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RECENT: smart #5 Premium adds an AWD versionNigerian Firm Develops Smart Wellhead System to Tackle Oil Theft, Pipeline VandalismIntroducing the Schneider Charge Pro Level 2 Charging Station Powered by EV ConnectEV numbers hit 650,000 in Australia, Volvo says electric cars were two thirds of its sales in JulyBMW Commences Series Production of Neue Klasse i3, Strengthening EV Leadership – TekediaStop blaming Tinubu, Oyetola for your woes, APC tells AdelekeAudi A2 e‑tron sets a new efficiency benchmark ahead of its 2026 debutGÖPEL electronic launches modular tester for battery cell quality checks – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalMercedes Boss Says The Auto Industry Went ‘Too Far’ With Removing ButtonsStaying Safe While Charging – CleanTechnicaBYD’s July EV Sales Hit 2026 High as Overseas Demand Offsets Weak China Market – TekediaRoundup: July 2026 deliveries by major automakers in ChinaFG Recommits to CNG, EV Expansion as Stakeholders Discuss Clean Mobility – THISDAYLIVEBYD Ti 7 Seven-Seat Plug-in Hybrid SUV Arrives in the UKEVBox and FlowEmo: Making Charging Infrastructure Easier to Understand – EVBoxKeystone Bank partners Kewalram to expand auto financing, EV access – Businessday NGGAC Aion Unveils Ray 7 Electric Sedan to Target Younger BuyersMaryland Department of Agriculture – EVSE Fee Regulation Comments – Plug-In SitesToday’s webinar: Hidden defects, high stakes—CT inspection for EV batteries and componentsFord links with Geely! Hybrid and electric SUV collaboration will save a European factory – EV CentralUNIDO selects Ogun for OGREE waste management projectHAZER GRAPHITE ACHIEVES BATTERY GRADE MILESTONE – Batteries News“Not in our planning:” Petrol and diesel motorists warned that fuel excise relief will not be extendedEMVC, Federal Polytechnic Offa set template for industry-academia collaboration in EV manufacturing – Businessday NGDynamic Wireless Charging for EVs | How Electric Vehicles Can Charge While DrivingCustoms says its boss was misrepresented in waiver report as national PRO offers ‘correct’ meaning – Businessday NGBattery Startup Raises $300 Million Promising 20% More EV RangeFord Just Made It Easier To Back Up Your House With An F-150 Hybrid Or LightningCustoms revives Nigeria-Benin export trade, moves N1b non-oil cargoIs Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) Right For Your Property? | EV ConnectTesla Supercharger Price Update in Maryland: April 2026 – Plug-In SitesEV Automobiles, ReTrust MFB partner to expand electric vehicle access in Nigeria – Businessday NGChip Motors Unveils $15,000 Electric LUV With 100-Mile RangeVolkswagen opens the pre-order books for the entry-level ID. Polo with a 37 kWh batteryAuto Giants, Regulators Back Nigeria Auto Industry Summit on EV, CNG Transition – THISDAYLIVEVolkswagen ID.Cross debuts in Europe as a compact electric SUVToyota Hilux BEV first drive: “You can’t do that in a diesel ute”EV industry to Volkswagen: We warned you!Auto Giants, Regulators Back 2026 Nigeria Auto Summit on EV, CNG TransitionChery-JLR’s Freelander reveals interior of first model with 896-channel LiDARKia EV2 joins EV4 in securing top-tier UK Electric Car Grant support – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalPage Not Found – Ships & PortsPerovskite Solar Cells Will Make Solar Power Even CheaperNIPCO expands retail, gas infrastructure, targets growthHTEC and Embotech Partner to Expand Level 4 Autonomous Driving DeploymentsThe SkyNomad N90 Is Xiaomi’s Gas-Burning Adventure RigA New Chapter for Fast Charging – EVBoxNADDC, stakeholders rally fiscal incentives for EV adoptionTalga begins commercial Talnode-C anode sales to Nyobolt in battery milestone – Batteries NewsIs Tesla’s 80% Congestion Fee Now Illegal in Maryland? – Plug-In SitesFRSC, NADDC, SON to Chart Safety, Regulatory Path for Nigeria’s EV, CNG Future at NAJA Auto Summit – Brand Times2026 Fiat Topolino Arrives in the U.S. Starting at $13,995GWM Tank 300 shows off new look as rugged Ford Everest and Toyota Prado rival delivers 200km EV range with plug-in hybrid power – EV CentralDangote Cement Targets 20% Emissions Cut, 80 Million Tonnes Production Capacity By 2030 – Platform TimesWhy The Slate Truck Will Use LFP Batteries After AllGWM plans to rollout multiple EV models in Australia to capitalise on interest in new Ora 5 electric SUVDASH breaks ground on DC metro region’s first en-route electric bus chargersEV Charging Infrastructure Costs UK | Commercial EV Charger Pricing GuideOborevwori Approves 50 CNG buses, Electric Vehicles, Mega Bus Terminal For Delta Mass TransitBest OCPP-Compliant Software for Level 2 Chargers | EV ConnectNigeria’s EV push gains momentum as two firms seal N25bn deal for 1,000 commercial vehicles – Businessday NGTaiwo Oyedele: FG engaging oil marketers, regulators to ensure market-reflective petrol pricesFord begins US production of LFP battery cells, paving the way for cheaper EVsThe $150 Charger Fee Nobody Knew Was Coming – Plug-In SitesSlate’s Cheap EV Pickup Is Surprisingly Easy To Make ExpensiveThe new Renault Megane E‑Tech Electric is here with more range, sharper design, and smarter techFG plans To Distribute Free Cooking Gas To 27,000 Households In Bayelsa  – THISDAYLIVELi Auto enters Macau with localized EVs for cross-border driversTesla FSD (Supervised) v14 review: It can now drive like a sloth and park like a bossNAJA Auto Summit to Chart Nigeria’s Clean Mobility Path as EV, CNG Adoption Gains MomentumSlate Electric Truck Priced From $24,950 as Preorders OpenNissan Shelves Electric Version of Top-Selling Qashqai in Europe as Japanese Automaker Rethinks EV Strategy – TekediaFerrari Reshuffles Leadership After Luce Launch as BMW Executive Takes Sales RoleWill the transition to EVs translate to lower energy bills for consumers and commercial fleets?Can Coral Reefs Be Resuscitated? Scientists May Have A Solution – CleanTechnicaKia Nigeria partners with Bankit to offer 10% discountEST-Floattech Receives DNV Type Approval for Octopus LFP Battery System – Batteries News$900,000 in Clean Energy Funds Committed to EVSE Inspection Program – Plug-In SitesPICNG steps up media awareness campaign on CNG adoption in RiversWhen Climate Expertise and Industrial Innovation Join Forces to Accelerate the Energy Transition – EVBoxThe 2027 BMW iX5’s Monster Battery Pack Dwarfs The CompetitionTinubu ‘ll seek 2027 mandate on performance, not promises, says OlusiLong Queues, Safety Fears, Others Threaten Nigeria’s CNG ShiftNRMA back road user tax for EVs, but legal expert says it needs to apply to all carsATF 2026 unveiled as Africa pushes for education transformationRivian Lays Off Hundreds Of Workers A Week After R2 LaunchEV Connect Launches Turnkey EV Charging Bundle for Hospitality PropertiesShould Australia be getting this? New BYD Dolphin G plug-in with 1040km range detailed for Europe – EV CentralReport highlights $4bn EV charging investment opportunity across emerging economies – EnviroNews – latest environment news, climate change, renewable energyTHE BATTERY SHOW: BASF brings polyisobutene binder to next-generation battery production – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International2027 BMW i3 vs. Mercedes C-Class Electric: Which Luxury EV Sedan Is Better?The ninth-gen Toyota Hilux goes electric with a first body-on-frame BEVCan You Claim Expenses for Charging Your EV at Home? | Vital EV InvestigateFG donates CNG buses to Kano varsities to ease students’ transportation – SolaceBaseMAX Brings Electric Vehicles to Ibadan, Answering a Long-Awaited CallB2U and Waymo partner to give autonomous EV fleet batteries a second lifeGeely’s Starship 7 EV hits market at under $15,000 in latest push into budget electric SUV segmentNMDPRA Targets Northern Industrial Expansion With New Gas Distribution Licences Along AKK CorridorBGE’s BWI Chargers Keep Failing – When Is Enough, Enough? – Plug-In SitesAudi Unveils Limited-Edition Nuvolari Hybrid Supercar with 736 kW Output
69 Road Gwarinpa, Abuja Nigeria
Mon. Aug 10th, 2026
RECENT: smart #5 Premium adds an AWD versionNigerian Firm Develops Smart Wellhead System to Tackle Oil Theft, Pipeline VandalismIntroducing the Schneider Charge Pro Level 2 Charging Station Powered by EV ConnectEV numbers hit 650,000 in Australia, Volvo says electric cars were two thirds of its sales in JulyBMW Commences Series Production of Neue Klasse i3, Strengthening EV Leadership – TekediaStop blaming Tinubu, Oyetola for your woes, APC tells AdelekeAudi A2 e‑tron sets a new efficiency benchmark ahead of its 2026 debutGÖPEL electronic launches modular tester for battery cell quality checks – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalMercedes Boss Says The Auto Industry Went ‘Too Far’ With Removing ButtonsStaying Safe While Charging – CleanTechnicaBYD’s July EV Sales Hit 2026 High as Overseas Demand Offsets Weak China Market – TekediaRoundup: July 2026 deliveries by major automakers in ChinaFG Recommits to CNG, EV Expansion as Stakeholders Discuss Clean Mobility – THISDAYLIVEBYD Ti 7 Seven-Seat Plug-in Hybrid SUV Arrives in the UKEVBox and FlowEmo: Making Charging Infrastructure Easier to Understand – EVBoxKeystone Bank partners Kewalram to expand auto financing, EV access – Businessday NGGAC Aion Unveils Ray 7 Electric Sedan to Target Younger BuyersMaryland Department of Agriculture – EVSE Fee Regulation Comments – Plug-In SitesToday’s webinar: Hidden defects, high stakes—CT inspection for EV batteries and componentsFord links with Geely! Hybrid and electric SUV collaboration will save a European factory – EV CentralUNIDO selects Ogun for OGREE waste management projectHAZER GRAPHITE ACHIEVES BATTERY GRADE MILESTONE – Batteries News“Not in our planning:” Petrol and diesel motorists warned that fuel excise relief will not be extendedEMVC, Federal Polytechnic Offa set template for industry-academia collaboration in EV manufacturing – Businessday NGDynamic Wireless Charging for EVs | How Electric Vehicles Can Charge While DrivingCustoms says its boss was misrepresented in waiver report as national PRO offers ‘correct’ meaning – Businessday NGBattery Startup Raises $300 Million Promising 20% More EV RangeFord Just Made It Easier To Back Up Your House With An F-150 Hybrid Or LightningCustoms revives Nigeria-Benin export trade, moves N1b non-oil cargoIs Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) Right For Your Property? | EV ConnectTesla Supercharger Price Update in Maryland: April 2026 – Plug-In SitesEV Automobiles, ReTrust MFB partner to expand electric vehicle access in Nigeria – Businessday NGChip Motors Unveils $15,000 Electric LUV With 100-Mile RangeVolkswagen opens the pre-order books for the entry-level ID. Polo with a 37 kWh batteryAuto Giants, Regulators Back Nigeria Auto Industry Summit on EV, CNG Transition – THISDAYLIVEVolkswagen ID.Cross debuts in Europe as a compact electric SUVToyota Hilux BEV first drive: “You can’t do that in a diesel ute”EV industry to Volkswagen: We warned you!Auto Giants, Regulators Back 2026 Nigeria Auto Summit on EV, CNG TransitionChery-JLR’s Freelander reveals interior of first model with 896-channel LiDARKia EV2 joins EV4 in securing top-tier UK Electric Car Grant support – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalPage Not Found – Ships & PortsPerovskite Solar Cells Will Make Solar Power Even CheaperNIPCO expands retail, gas infrastructure, targets growthHTEC and Embotech Partner to Expand Level 4 Autonomous Driving DeploymentsThe SkyNomad N90 Is Xiaomi’s Gas-Burning Adventure RigA New Chapter for Fast Charging – EVBoxNADDC, stakeholders rally fiscal incentives for EV adoptionTalga begins commercial Talnode-C anode sales to Nyobolt in battery milestone – Batteries NewsIs Tesla’s 80% Congestion Fee Now Illegal in Maryland? – Plug-In SitesFRSC, NADDC, SON to Chart Safety, Regulatory Path for Nigeria’s EV, CNG Future at NAJA Auto Summit – Brand Times2026 Fiat Topolino Arrives in the U.S. Starting at $13,995GWM Tank 300 shows off new look as rugged Ford Everest and Toyota Prado rival delivers 200km EV range with plug-in hybrid power – EV CentralDangote Cement Targets 20% Emissions Cut, 80 Million Tonnes Production Capacity By 2030 – Platform TimesWhy The Slate Truck Will Use LFP Batteries After AllGWM plans to rollout multiple EV models in Australia to capitalise on interest in new Ora 5 electric SUVDASH breaks ground on DC metro region’s first en-route electric bus chargersEV Charging Infrastructure Costs UK | Commercial EV Charger Pricing GuideOborevwori Approves 50 CNG buses, Electric Vehicles, Mega Bus Terminal For Delta Mass TransitBest OCPP-Compliant Software for Level 2 Chargers | EV ConnectNigeria’s EV push gains momentum as two firms seal N25bn deal for 1,000 commercial vehicles – Businessday NGTaiwo Oyedele: FG engaging oil marketers, regulators to ensure market-reflective petrol pricesFord begins US production of LFP battery cells, paving the way for cheaper EVsThe $150 Charger Fee Nobody Knew Was Coming – Plug-In SitesSlate’s Cheap EV Pickup Is Surprisingly Easy To Make ExpensiveThe new Renault Megane E‑Tech Electric is here with more range, sharper design, and smarter techFG plans To Distribute Free Cooking Gas To 27,000 Households In Bayelsa  – THISDAYLIVELi Auto enters Macau with localized EVs for cross-border driversTesla FSD (Supervised) v14 review: It can now drive like a sloth and park like a bossNAJA Auto Summit to Chart Nigeria’s Clean Mobility Path as EV, CNG Adoption Gains MomentumSlate Electric Truck Priced From $24,950 as Preorders OpenNissan Shelves Electric Version of Top-Selling Qashqai in Europe as Japanese Automaker Rethinks EV Strategy – TekediaFerrari Reshuffles Leadership After Luce Launch as BMW Executive Takes Sales RoleWill the transition to EVs translate to lower energy bills for consumers and commercial fleets?Can Coral Reefs Be Resuscitated? Scientists May Have A Solution – CleanTechnicaKia Nigeria partners with Bankit to offer 10% discountEST-Floattech Receives DNV Type Approval for Octopus LFP Battery System – Batteries News$900,000 in Clean Energy Funds Committed to EVSE Inspection Program – Plug-In SitesPICNG steps up media awareness campaign on CNG adoption in RiversWhen Climate Expertise and Industrial Innovation Join Forces to Accelerate the Energy Transition – EVBoxThe 2027 BMW iX5’s Monster Battery Pack Dwarfs The CompetitionTinubu ‘ll seek 2027 mandate on performance, not promises, says OlusiLong Queues, Safety Fears, Others Threaten Nigeria’s CNG ShiftNRMA back road user tax for EVs, but legal expert says it needs to apply to all carsATF 2026 unveiled as Africa pushes for education transformationRivian Lays Off Hundreds Of Workers A Week After R2 LaunchEV Connect Launches Turnkey EV Charging Bundle for Hospitality PropertiesShould Australia be getting this? New BYD Dolphin G plug-in with 1040km range detailed for Europe – EV CentralReport highlights $4bn EV charging investment opportunity across emerging economies – EnviroNews – latest environment news, climate change, renewable energyTHE BATTERY SHOW: BASF brings polyisobutene binder to next-generation battery production – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International2027 BMW i3 vs. Mercedes C-Class Electric: Which Luxury EV Sedan Is Better?The ninth-gen Toyota Hilux goes electric with a first body-on-frame BEVCan You Claim Expenses for Charging Your EV at Home? | Vital EV InvestigateFG donates CNG buses to Kano varsities to ease students’ transportation – SolaceBaseMAX Brings Electric Vehicles to Ibadan, Answering a Long-Awaited CallB2U and Waymo partner to give autonomous EV fleet batteries a second lifeGeely’s Starship 7 EV hits market at under $15,000 in latest push into budget electric SUV segmentNMDPRA Targets Northern Industrial Expansion With New Gas Distribution Licences Along AKK CorridorBGE’s BWI Chargers Keep Failing – When Is Enough, Enough? – Plug-In SitesAudi Unveils Limited-Edition Nuvolari Hybrid Supercar with 736 kW Output
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Introducing the Schneider Charge Pro Level 2 Charging Station Powered by EV Connect
  • August 8, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
Introducing the Schneider Charge Pro Level 2 Charging Station Powered by EV Connect

EV Connect is proud to introduce the Schneider Charge Pro Level 2 charging station—a powerful new solution designed to accelerate commercial EV charging with unmatched simplicity, flexibility, and reliability.  Built through a strategic collaboration with Schneider Electric, Charge Pro combines industry-leading hardware with EV Connect’s advanced charging management platform, delivering a true turnkey solution for site hosts, installers,…

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Audi A2 e‑tron sets a new efficiency benchmark ahead of its 2026 debut
  • August 5, 2026
  • 9 minutes Read
Audi A2 e‑tron sets a new efficiency benchmark ahead of its 2026 debut

Audi is preparing to introduce what it now calls the most efficient model in its history: the upcoming Audi A2 e‑tron. Ahead of its full reveal in fall 2026, the company has published detailed preliminary data showing just how far its engineers have pushed electric‑vehicle efficiency in the compact class. According to WLTP measurements,…

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Roundup: July 2026 deliveries by major automakers in China
  • August 2, 2026
  • 7 minutes Read
Roundup: July 2026 deliveries by major automakers in China

Deliveries by major automakers in China (Jul 2026) 0 90K 180K 270K 360K 450K Deliveries by major automakers in China (Jul 2026) Rank Automaker Type Value 1 BYD Sales 419,211 2 Chery Group Sales 276,820 3 Geely Auto Sales 250,161 4 SAIC-GM-Wuling Sales 120,050 5 Leapmotor Deliveries 101,267 6 Huawei HIMA Deliveries 45,046 7…

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GAC Aion Unveils Ray 7 Electric Sedan to Target Younger Buyers
  • July 30, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
GAC Aion Unveils Ray 7 Electric Sedan to Target Younger Buyers

GAC Aion has unveiled the Ray series, a new line of electric vehicles designed to attract younger buyers, with the Ray 7 becoming the first model to carry the company’s updated brand identity. The new series was introduced as GAC Aion seeks to refresh its image in China’s increasingly competitive new energy vehicle market….

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HAZER GRAPHITE ACHIEVES BATTERY GRADE MILESTONE – Batteries News
  • July 27, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
HAZER GRAPHITE ACHIEVES BATTERY GRADE MILESTONE – Batteries News

HAZER GRAPHITE ACHIEVES BATTERY GRADE MILESTONE Hazer graphite successfully achieves >99.99% purity through thermal purification testing. Independent testing by industrial mineral specialist, Dorfner Group, validates technical feasibility of upgrading Hazer graphite for higher-value applications Successful upgrading advances pathway into higher-value battery applications including conductive agents and battery anode material Combined with Hazer’s proprietary purification…

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Battery Startup Raises 0 Million Promising 20% More EV Range
  • July 24, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
Battery Startup Raises $300 Million Promising 20% More EV Range

Sila says its silicon-carbon anodes could give EVs 20% more range without larger battery packs. The startup raised $300 million to expand U.S. production at its Moses Lake factory. Sila plans to supply Mercedes and Panasonic as it targets an annual output of up to 250 GWh. Electric vehicles could gain 20% more range…

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Is Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) Right For Your Property? | EV Connect
  • July 21, 2026
  • 12 minutes Read
Is Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) Right For Your Property? | EV Connect

What is the most cost-effective way to scale commercial EV charging infrastructure? For an increasing number of site hosts, the answer is Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS)—a subscription-based operational model where a third-party provider completely funds, installs, and maintains the physical stations. This definitive guide breaks down how CaaS eliminates upfront risk, how intelligent management software protects…

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Volkswagen ID.Cross debuts in Europe as a compact electric SUV
  • July 18, 2026
  • 10 minutes Read
Volkswagen ID.Cross debuts in Europe as a compact electric SUV

Volkswagen has unveiled the all‑new ID. Cross, a compact electric SUV designed to bring premium‑class technology and refined design to one of the most competitive segments in the European market. Revealed during its world premiere in Wolfsburg, the ID. Cross marks a new chapter in Volkswagen’s electric strategy, combining the brand’s latest MEB+ architecture…

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HTEC and Embotech Partner to Expand Level 4 Autonomous Driving Deployments
  • July 12, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
HTEC and Embotech Partner to Expand Level 4 Autonomous Driving Deployments

HTEC and Embotech have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the deployment of Level 4 autonomous driving technology across industrial vehicles, logistics facilities and multiple vehicle platforms. Under the agreement, HTEC will provide engineering resources to support Embotech’s safety-certified autonomous driving platform, while Embotech will retain ownership of its core autonomy software,…

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Talga begins commercial Talnode-C anode sales to Nyobolt in battery milestone – Batteries News
  • July 9, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
Talga begins commercial Talnode-C anode sales to Nyobolt in battery milestone – Batteries News

Talga begins commercial Talnode-C anode sales to Nyobolt in battery milestone Talga Group Ltd (ASX:TLG, OTCQX:TLGRF, FRA:TGX) has begun commercial deliveries of its flagship battery graphite anode product Talnode®-C to Nyobolt under a binding offtake agreement, marking a key step from qualification volumes to ongoing sales revenue. The first shipment, priced at the contracted commercial…

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Why The Slate Truck Will Use LFP Batteries After All
  • July 6, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
Why The Slate Truck Will Use LFP Batteries After All

Slate will ship its minimalist, ultra-customizable pickup later this year with a different battery pack than the one it announced when it first revealed the EV last April. The Jeff Bezos-backed auto startup has swapped out its planned nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery for a lower-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack from a new…

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Nigerian Firm Develops Smart Wellhead System to Tackle Oil Theft, Pipeline Vandalism

Nigerian Firm Develops Smart Wellhead System to Tackle Oil Theft, Pipeline Vandalism
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BMW Commences Series Production of Neue Klasse i3, Strengthening EV Leadership – Tekedia

BMW Commences Series Production of Neue Klasse i3, Strengthening EV Leadership – Tekedia
Nigeria Reports

Stop blaming Tinubu, Oyetola for your woes, APC tells Adeleke

Stop blaming Tinubu, Oyetola for your woes, APC tells Adeleke
Nigeria Reports

BYD’s July EV Sales Hit 2026 High as Overseas Demand Offsets Weak China Market – Tekedia

BYD’s July EV Sales Hit 2026 High as Overseas Demand Offsets Weak China Market – Tekedia
Nigeria Reports

FG Recommits to CNG, EV Expansion as Stakeholders Discuss Clean Mobility – THISDAYLIVE

FG Recommits to CNG, EV Expansion as Stakeholders Discuss Clean Mobility – THISDAYLIVE
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Keystone Bank partners Kewalram to expand auto financing, EV access – Businessday NG

Keystone Bank partners Kewalram to expand auto financing, EV access – Businessday NG