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RECENT: Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Maserati BEVs get access to Tesla’s Supercharger networkNAJA Urges FG to Ensure Crude Supply to Local Refineries as Fuel Prices Rise – THISDAYLIVEMARC Train Station Charging Station Potomac Edison – 2025 Report – Plug-In SitesThe State House, AbujaAdvancements in thermal adhesives: enhancing battery cell-to-pack and cell-to-ribbon performance for EVsNew ChargePoint Fees: What’s Changing and Who Pays More | EV ConnectElectric Car Maintenance Costs vs Gas Cars: Which is More Affordable?Defections: We don’t go out of our way looking for people – APC chieftain, AhmedLeapmotor B10: A practical electric SUV at a practical priceRivian unveils full R2 lineup with trims and pricingTrump’s Offshore Wind Nightmare Becomes RealityCarloha  Chery’s iCAUR V23:  Electric Off-Road SUV with 5-Star Safety Rating – THISDAYLIVEAlpine unveils dedicated EV sportscar platform with 800V cell-to-pack battery – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalWaste Management: PEWAN Rallies Stakeholders to Proffer Practical Solutions – Radio Nigeria LagosXiaomi Will Fix Its $5,800 Hood’s Fake Ducts After LawsuitsXiaomi moves up new SU7 launch to Mar as EV race heats upElectric utes won’t work without battery breakthrough: Ford global boss delivers his verdict during Aussie visit – EV CentralRoland Berger Acquires Alexec Consulting to Strengthen Global Battery and EV AdvisoryMercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV Interior RevealedTerawatt and Velocity Vehicle Group Partner to Expand Heavy-Duty EV Charging NetworkVehicle-To-Grid-Technology Explained | Vital EV SolutionsThree Million Barrels Push Central to Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Stability, Energy Security – THISDAYLIVETestimony Against Maryland HB 1225 – Plug-In SitesTinubu’s Policies, Programmes Necessary For Nigeria’s Growth, Development — Group – News Agency Of NigeriaHorse Powertrain’s amorphous-steel hybrid motor reaches 98.2% efficiencySungrow and Delta Capacity Deepen Partnership with 1 GWh BESS Framework Agreement Signed at Energy Storage Summit – Batteries NewsLocal EV manufacturer launches mobility van for urban transportation  – Blueprint Newspapers LimitedEV sales bounce back to nearly 12 pct of Australia market, led by Tesla, BYD and ZeekrWhat Donut Lab’s Latest Solid-State EV Battery Test Actually RevealsBYD Atto 3 EVO launches in Europe with improved battery, electric drive, and rangeNo more N840: NNPC announces petrol price in LagosDacia Duster and Bigster to add hybrid 150 4×4 powertrain option – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalJubril Arogundade announces Hybrid Motors Nigeria, targets hybrid and EV scale-upTesla’s Megawatt Chargers Are Coming Soon. Here’s Where The First Ones Will GoHow a Commercial EV Charging Station Benefits Your Business | EV ConnectList of Best Electric Cars in UAE: The Ultimate Guide for 2026NNPC speaks on Portland Gas mini-LNG project in Abuja |2026 Volvo EX30 Gets New Entry-Level Powertrain, V2L CapabilityPolestar unveils ambitious three-year product offensiveWaymo Opens Up Service in Orlando, Dallas, Houston, & San Antonio – CleanTechnicaThe stranded gas dilemma: choosing the right engine for monetisationTesla Supercharger Price Update in Maryland: February 2026 – Plug-In SitesElectric Vehicles Gain Grip In Nigeria Despite Limited Charging InfrastructureNayax to supply credit card readers to EV charger OEM Tritium[Updated] Nio breaks single-day battery swap service record, again2026 Leapmotor B10 Review: This BYD Atto 2, Chery E5, Geely EX5, Jaecoo J5 and MG S5 rival presents a whole new angle on Chinese EVs – EV CentralTEG inaugurates 60,000 SCMD auto CNG facilityHyundai Elexio scores 5 stars for safety, despite risk to pedestrians from SUVsPolestar Announces Major Product Expansion With Four New Electric Models by 2028Grid Load Balancing with EVs | How EVs Help Stabilise the GridDangote says FG naira demand may stall N1,100/$ rateXCIENT Fuel Cell fleet reaches 20 million km as Hyundai expands operations – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalUnlocking Nigeria’s Gas Potential for Industry  Growth – THISDAYLIVEThis Chevy Equinox EV Was Fine. Then It Dropped To 0% And BrickedPioneering a new generation of lithium battery cathode materials – Batteries NewsGLNG Funding SPV returns to market with N7.5bn Series 4 commercial paper Volvo EX30 Black Edition UK: Price, Range and Specs RevealedEV battery recycling breakthrough recovers 99.99% of lithiumProLogium breaks ground on major solid‑state battery gigafactory in Dunkirk, FranceGovernor Radda Unveils First CNG Station in KatsinaKGM Musso EV review. The fully electric, AWD ute has arrived in AustraliaVinFast and Exposure SARL Sign MOU to Promote Green Transportation in TheRaythink outlines a three-layer approach to monitoring lithium-ion thermal risksA California Company Just Kicked Off Solid-State Battery Pilot Production. Now Comes The Hard PartUnderstanding Home EV Charger Installation Cost: What You Need to KnowRising production costs threatening Nigeria’s oil relevance –IPPGVolvo EX60 electric SUV delivers 503-mile range with 10-minute rapid charging – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalLG Energy Solution takes full ownership of NextStar EnergyWill Water-Powered Microgrids Work in the Real World? – CleanTechnicaChina’s EV Market Faces Sharp Slowdown as BYD Hits Nearly Two-Year Low in January Sales – TekediaPower, Independence and 3 Billion Tons of Coal: Why Kogi Wins the Nigeria Energy Race – :: Kogi Reports ::Ford May Partner Up With A Chinese EV Company. It’s Part Of A Growing Trend.China Jan NEV wholesale sales edge up 1% to 900,000 units, CPCA estimates showMaxi Mini’s major overhaul: Countryman Electric to get battery boost and more range in 2026 – EV CentralFG Seals Deal with South Korea EV Manufacturing HubBWI Airport Fast Chargers Offline During Extreme Cold – Plug-In SitesVolvo VNR Electric Trucks Power City Harvest’s Bronx Is Breathing ProjectIncheon Airport Opens Hydrogen Mobility Hub to Support Fuel Cell Bus FleetPetrol Station EV Charging Installation | Benefits, Scalability, InstallationLegacy Support Group Defends Tinubu’s ReformsTesla FSD subscription data reveals over 1 million usersTetracore charts next phase with gas-to-liquids and ammonia-urea projects – Businessday NGEnd of an EV era: Tesla discontinues Model S and Model XDutch lithium supplier AMG seeks to bypass China – Batteries NewsHybrid Cars Top Choice For Consumers In Europe In 2025Commission issues recommendations for UK battery industry – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalStudy: Tesla, Rivian charging networks have far fewer problemsVolvo EX60 Cross Country first lookNMDPRA Predicts Continued Fall in Petrol, Diesel, and LPG Prices as Supply ImprovesXiaomi Turns to Buybacks to Steady Shares as Chip Shortages, EV Price Wars Weigh on Outlook – TekediaWhat Every EV Driver Should Know Before A Major Winter Storm HitsDonut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.Luxury Car Exhibition in Dubai: Classic & Retro FunNLNG renews drive for capacity building at 2026 #NLNGChangeYourStory Workshop – Realnews MagazineColumbia, MD Fast Charger Utilization 2021 – 2025 – Plug-In SitesA Student-Built Electric Car That Puts Repairs Back in the Driver’s HandsFully electric BMW M models arrive in 2027 with four electric motors32 Electric Vehicles Increased in Sales in 2025 in USA – CleanTechnicaOver 4,600 tricycles, 100,000 vehicles run on CNG in Nigeria – PiCNG |Elon Musk says Tesla AI 5 chip design “almost done”, with 50x more performance
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Sat. Mar 21st, 2026
RECENT: Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Maserati BEVs get access to Tesla’s Supercharger networkNAJA Urges FG to Ensure Crude Supply to Local Refineries as Fuel Prices Rise – THISDAYLIVEMARC Train Station Charging Station Potomac Edison – 2025 Report – Plug-In SitesThe State House, AbujaAdvancements in thermal adhesives: enhancing battery cell-to-pack and cell-to-ribbon performance for EVsNew ChargePoint Fees: What’s Changing and Who Pays More | EV ConnectElectric Car Maintenance Costs vs Gas Cars: Which is More Affordable?Defections: We don’t go out of our way looking for people – APC chieftain, AhmedLeapmotor B10: A practical electric SUV at a practical priceRivian unveils full R2 lineup with trims and pricingTrump’s Offshore Wind Nightmare Becomes RealityCarloha  Chery’s iCAUR V23:  Electric Off-Road SUV with 5-Star Safety Rating – THISDAYLIVEAlpine unveils dedicated EV sportscar platform with 800V cell-to-pack battery – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalWaste Management: PEWAN Rallies Stakeholders to Proffer Practical Solutions – Radio Nigeria LagosXiaomi Will Fix Its $5,800 Hood’s Fake Ducts After LawsuitsXiaomi moves up new SU7 launch to Mar as EV race heats upElectric utes won’t work without battery breakthrough: Ford global boss delivers his verdict during Aussie visit – EV CentralRoland Berger Acquires Alexec Consulting to Strengthen Global Battery and EV AdvisoryMercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV Interior RevealedTerawatt and Velocity Vehicle Group Partner to Expand Heavy-Duty EV Charging NetworkVehicle-To-Grid-Technology Explained | Vital EV SolutionsThree Million Barrels Push Central to Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Stability, Energy Security – THISDAYLIVETestimony Against Maryland HB 1225 – Plug-In SitesTinubu’s Policies, Programmes Necessary For Nigeria’s Growth, Development — Group – News Agency Of NigeriaHorse Powertrain’s amorphous-steel hybrid motor reaches 98.2% efficiencySungrow and Delta Capacity Deepen Partnership with 1 GWh BESS Framework Agreement Signed at Energy Storage Summit – Batteries NewsLocal EV manufacturer launches mobility van for urban transportation  – Blueprint Newspapers LimitedEV sales bounce back to nearly 12 pct of Australia market, led by Tesla, BYD and ZeekrWhat Donut Lab’s Latest Solid-State EV Battery Test Actually RevealsBYD Atto 3 EVO launches in Europe with improved battery, electric drive, and rangeNo more N840: NNPC announces petrol price in LagosDacia Duster and Bigster to add hybrid 150 4×4 powertrain option – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalJubril Arogundade announces Hybrid Motors Nigeria, targets hybrid and EV scale-upTesla’s Megawatt Chargers Are Coming Soon. Here’s Where The First Ones Will GoHow a Commercial EV Charging Station Benefits Your Business | EV ConnectList of Best Electric Cars in UAE: The Ultimate Guide for 2026NNPC speaks on Portland Gas mini-LNG project in Abuja |2026 Volvo EX30 Gets New Entry-Level Powertrain, V2L CapabilityPolestar unveils ambitious three-year product offensiveWaymo Opens Up Service in Orlando, Dallas, Houston, & San Antonio – CleanTechnicaThe stranded gas dilemma: choosing the right engine for monetisationTesla Supercharger Price Update in Maryland: February 2026 – Plug-In SitesElectric Vehicles Gain Grip In Nigeria Despite Limited Charging InfrastructureNayax to supply credit card readers to EV charger OEM Tritium[Updated] Nio breaks single-day battery swap service record, again2026 Leapmotor B10 Review: This BYD Atto 2, Chery E5, Geely EX5, Jaecoo J5 and MG S5 rival presents a whole new angle on Chinese EVs – EV CentralTEG inaugurates 60,000 SCMD auto CNG facilityHyundai Elexio scores 5 stars for safety, despite risk to pedestrians from SUVsPolestar Announces Major Product Expansion With Four New Electric Models by 2028Grid Load Balancing with EVs | How EVs Help Stabilise the GridDangote says FG naira demand may stall N1,100/$ rateXCIENT Fuel Cell fleet reaches 20 million km as Hyundai expands operations – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalUnlocking Nigeria’s Gas Potential for Industry  Growth – THISDAYLIVEThis Chevy Equinox EV Was Fine. Then It Dropped To 0% And BrickedPioneering a new generation of lithium battery cathode materials – Batteries NewsGLNG Funding SPV returns to market with N7.5bn Series 4 commercial paper Volvo EX30 Black Edition UK: Price, Range and Specs RevealedEV battery recycling breakthrough recovers 99.99% of lithiumProLogium breaks ground on major solid‑state battery gigafactory in Dunkirk, FranceGovernor Radda Unveils First CNG Station in KatsinaKGM Musso EV review. The fully electric, AWD ute has arrived in AustraliaVinFast and Exposure SARL Sign MOU to Promote Green Transportation in TheRaythink outlines a three-layer approach to monitoring lithium-ion thermal risksA California Company Just Kicked Off Solid-State Battery Pilot Production. Now Comes The Hard PartUnderstanding Home EV Charger Installation Cost: What You Need to KnowRising production costs threatening Nigeria’s oil relevance –IPPGVolvo EX60 electric SUV delivers 503-mile range with 10-minute rapid charging – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalLG Energy Solution takes full ownership of NextStar EnergyWill Water-Powered Microgrids Work in the Real World? – CleanTechnicaChina’s EV Market Faces Sharp Slowdown as BYD Hits Nearly Two-Year Low in January Sales – TekediaPower, Independence and 3 Billion Tons of Coal: Why Kogi Wins the Nigeria Energy Race – :: Kogi Reports ::Ford May Partner Up With A Chinese EV Company. It’s Part Of A Growing Trend.China Jan NEV wholesale sales edge up 1% to 900,000 units, CPCA estimates showMaxi Mini’s major overhaul: Countryman Electric to get battery boost and more range in 2026 – EV CentralFG Seals Deal with South Korea EV Manufacturing HubBWI Airport Fast Chargers Offline During Extreme Cold – Plug-In SitesVolvo VNR Electric Trucks Power City Harvest’s Bronx Is Breathing ProjectIncheon Airport Opens Hydrogen Mobility Hub to Support Fuel Cell Bus FleetPetrol Station EV Charging Installation | Benefits, Scalability, InstallationLegacy Support Group Defends Tinubu’s ReformsTesla FSD subscription data reveals over 1 million usersTetracore charts next phase with gas-to-liquids and ammonia-urea projects – Businessday NGEnd of an EV era: Tesla discontinues Model S and Model XDutch lithium supplier AMG seeks to bypass China – Batteries NewsHybrid Cars Top Choice For Consumers In Europe In 2025Commission issues recommendations for UK battery industry – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalStudy: Tesla, Rivian charging networks have far fewer problemsVolvo EX60 Cross Country first lookNMDPRA Predicts Continued Fall in Petrol, Diesel, and LPG Prices as Supply ImprovesXiaomi Turns to Buybacks to Steady Shares as Chip Shortages, EV Price Wars Weigh on Outlook – TekediaWhat Every EV Driver Should Know Before A Major Winter Storm HitsDonut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.Luxury Car Exhibition in Dubai: Classic & Retro FunNLNG renews drive for capacity building at 2026 #NLNGChangeYourStory Workshop – Realnews MagazineColumbia, MD Fast Charger Utilization 2021 – 2025 – Plug-In SitesA Student-Built Electric Car That Puts Repairs Back in the Driver’s HandsFully electric BMW M models arrive in 2027 with four electric motors32 Electric Vehicles Increased in Sales in 2025 in USA – CleanTechnicaOver 4,600 tricycles, 100,000 vehicles run on CNG in Nigeria – PiCNG |Elon Musk says Tesla AI 5 chip design “almost done”, with 50x more performance
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Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Maserati BEVs get access to Tesla’s Supercharger network
  • March 21, 2026
  • 9 minutes Read
Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Maserati BEVs get access to Tesla’s Supercharger network

Stellantis electric‑vehicle owners across North America now have significantly expanded fast‑charging options, thanks to newly enabled access to more than 27,500 Tesla Supercharger locations. The move marks a major step in the company’s strategy to simplify public charging and strengthen its EV ecosystem. Beginning today, drivers of battery‑electric models from Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT,…

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NAJA Urges FG to Ensure Crude Supply to Local Refineries as Fuel Prices Rise – THISDAYLIVE
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  • March 21, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
NAJA Urges FG to Ensure Crude Supply to Local Refineries as Fuel Prices Rise – THISDAYLIVE

The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive steps toward stabilising Nigeria’s fuel market by guaranteeing the direct supply of crude oil to domestic refineries, particularly the Dangote Refinery, as global tensions continue to unsettle energy prices. In a statement issued on Thursday, the association warned that…

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The State House, Abuja
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  • March 19, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
The State House, Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed, OON, on his birthday, highlighting his contributions to public service, youth mobilisation and good governance. The President commends Ahmed, the Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV), for his commitment to driving one of the administration’s most…

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Advancements in thermal adhesives: enhancing battery cell-to-pack and cell-to-ribbon performance for EVs
  • March 19, 2026
  • 6 minutes Read
Advancements in thermal adhesives: enhancing battery cell-to-pack and cell-to-ribbon performance for EVs

A key to the advancement of high energy-density, lithium-ion, battery packs is effective management of heat generated during charge and discharge cycles. Heat is often managed by connecting battery cells and/or modules to a cooling plate or pack via thermally conductive materials (gap fillers or adhesives). Typically, they are two-component polymeric resins with ceramic…

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New ChargePoint Fees: What’s Changing and Who Pays More | EV Connect
  • March 19, 2026
  • 7 minutes Read
New ChargePoint Fees: What’s Changing and Who Pays More | EV Connect

On March 1, 2026, ChargePoint began rolling out newly standardized per‑session service fees across its network—fees that apply in addition to whatever pricing a station owner already sets for energy use. According to ChargePoint, these fees are intended to support reliability, customer service, and continued platform investment. But the reaction from EV drivers and…

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Electric Car Maintenance Costs vs Gas Cars: Which is More Affordable?
  • March 18, 2026
  • 15 minutes Read
Electric Car Maintenance Costs vs Gas Cars: Which is More Affordable?

As the automobile industry evolves, the debate between electric vehicles (EVs) and gasoline cars continues to gain momentum. One of the primary considerations for potential car buyers is the maintenance costs associated with each type. In this article, we will delve into the electric car maintenance costs vs gas cars, examining which option is…

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Leapmotor B10: A practical electric SUV at a practical price
  • March 16, 2026
  • 6 minutes Read
Leapmotor B10: A practical electric SUV at a practical price

After pulling up on my street with the Leapmotor B10 for the first time, my neighbour wandered over and asked if I’d bought a new Peugeot. Then he paused, squinted at the rear of the car, and revised his guess: “Actually… is that some sort of cheap Porsche Macan?” It wasn’t the worst observation….

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Rivian unveils full R2 lineup with trims and pricing
  • March 16, 2026
  • 11 minutes Read
Rivian unveils full R2 lineup with trims and pricing

Rivian announced the complete trims and pricing for the all‑new R2, a mid‑size electric SUV designed to bring the company’s signature design, performance, and technology to a wider audience while maintaining the character that defines a Rivian vehicle. Deliveries will begin in Spring 2026 with the Rivian R2 Performance equipped with the Launch Package,…

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Trump’s Offshore Wind Nightmare Becomes Reality
  • March 15, 2026
  • 8 minutes Read
Trump’s Offshore Wind Nightmare Becomes Reality

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. President Donald Trump sailed into office last year on a mission to banish wind turbines from the waters of the US, and now failure is staring him in the face. Not one or two, but five major new offshore wind farms on the Atlantic…

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Carloha  Chery’s iCAUR V23:  Electric Off-Road SUV with 5-Star Safety Rating – THISDAYLIVE
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  • March 15, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
Carloha  Chery’s iCAUR V23:  Electric Off-Road SUV with 5-Star Safety Rating – THISDAYLIVE

Bennett Oghifo  As the global automotive industry accelerates toward electrification, a new generation of vehicles is emerging – combining advanced technology, bold design, and uncompromising safety. One of the most exciting entrants in this space is the iCAUR V23, a fully electric, retro-styled off-road SUV developed by Chery, which has recently achieved a prestigious…

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NAJA Urges FG to Ensure Crude Supply to Local Refineries as Fuel Prices Rise – THISDAYLIVE

NAJA Urges FG to Ensure Crude Supply to Local Refineries as Fuel Prices Rise – THISDAYLIVE
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The State House, Abuja

The State House, Abuja
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Defections: We don’t go out of our way looking for people – APC chieftain, Ahmed

Defections: We don’t go out of our way looking for people – APC chieftain, Ahmed
Nigeria Reports

Carloha  Chery’s iCAUR V23:  Electric Off-Road SUV with 5-Star Safety Rating – THISDAYLIVE

Carloha  Chery’s iCAUR V23:  Electric Off-Road SUV with 5-Star Safety Rating – THISDAYLIVE
Nigeria Reports

Waste Management: PEWAN Rallies Stakeholders to Proffer Practical Solutions – Radio Nigeria Lagos

Waste Management: PEWAN Rallies Stakeholders to Proffer Practical Solutions – Radio Nigeria Lagos
Nigeria Reports

Roland Berger Acquires Alexec Consulting to Strengthen Global Battery and EV Advisory