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House Bill 969, the Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail bill sponsored by Delegate Nick Allen, passed the Maryland House of Delegates today on third reading following amendments adopted last week in the Agriculture and Aquaculture Subcommittee. The bill now moves to the Senate, where the companion bill, SB 649, did not advance before…
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adminisThe Ethiopian government has directed all public institutions to send non-essential employees on annual leave in an effort to cushion the impact of a fuel shortage disrupting transportation across the country. The war in Iran has worsened the fuel crisis in the East African nation, with long queues sometimes involving hundreds of trucks, buses,…
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Off-the-shelf controllers with safety certifications are giving e-mobility engineers a false sense of security. An off-the-shelf BMS with a third-party functional safety certification sounds like a solved problem. SIL-rated, ASIL-rated, ready to drop into your e-mobility battery pack. But according to Rich Byczek, Global Chief Engineer for Batteries at Intertek, that certification probably doesn’t cover…
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Chery said the QQ3 EV secured 56,879 orders roughly two hours after its launch event ended. The aggressive pricing of the QQ3 EV poses a direct threat to the Leapmotor A10 launched just a week ago. (Chery QQ3 EV. Image credit: Chery) Chery officially launched its new pure electric compact car, the QQ3 EV,…
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Electric car sales in Europe have climbed to account for 18.2 per cent of total new vehicle registrations across the first two months of 2026, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). A total of 312,369 battery electric vehicles were sold over the period, up from a 15.2 per cent share…
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adminisPresident Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas ,PiCNG, to include electric vehicles ,EVs. With the approval, the initiative will now be known as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles ,PiCNG & EV. The expanded mandate positions PiCNG & EV to lead and…
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BYD, the world’s fastest-growing car company, is continuing an onslaught of new model launches new, with the latest being a mid-sized family SUV boasting the company’s 5-minute Flash Charging tech, a new Blade Battery, and more power. This model will be called the Song Ultra EV in China, with prices starting at the equivalent…
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Pony AI reported its first profitable quarter since inception, as it ramps up commercialization efforts and expands its global robotaxi footprint. The company posted net income of 528 million yuan ($75.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to its latest financial results. The profit was primarily driven by gains from an early…
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Fleet electrification is the transition from traditional petrol or diesel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). It refers to all types of vehicles, including cars, vans, trucks, and buses, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting a more sustainable transportation system. Corporate fleets account for an increasingly large share of new vehicle…
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adminisAs global tensions continue to reverberate across economies courtesy of the ongoing war between Israel/United States and Iran, Nigeria’s commuters are, once again, at the mercy of forces far beyond its borders, BENJAMIN ALADE reports. The rising cost of transportation across Nigeria has taken a sharp turn for the worse in recent weeks, with…
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Polestar has announced that batteries in its Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 models now include at least 50% recycled cobalt. The company is also refurbishing high-voltage packs through Volvo Cars battery centers and establishing recycling partnerships across all markets. Relative CO2 emissions per vehicle have fallen 25% since 2020. Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar…
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adminisBy Blessing Otobong-Gabriel Obodofie Integrated Service Limited, an indigenous oil and gas company, has secured a License to Establish (LTE) for a 25 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCF/D) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mother station in Gbarain, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. High Chief Ebizimor Preye Raphael, Director Procurement and Communications,…
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