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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 performanceOpenAI begins testing Ads on ChatGPT as revenue push intensifies – Businessday NGEVgo to install thousands of EV fast charging stalls at Kroger stores
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Fri. Mar 20th, 2026
RECENT: MARC 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 performanceOpenAI begins testing Ads on ChatGPT as revenue push intensifies – Businessday NGEVgo to install thousands of EV fast charging stalls at Kroger stores
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A California Company Just Kicked Off Solid-State Battery Pilot Production. Now Comes The Hard Part
  • February 11, 2026
  • 7 minutes Read
A California Company Just Kicked Off Solid-State Battery Pilot Production. Now Comes The Hard Part

Fifteen years after its founding, California-based QuantumScape believes it has cracked the code to solid-state batteries. Roughly the size and shape of a silvery deck of cards, the company’s anode-free, lithium-metal cells promise to address virtually all of the shortcomings of today’s lithium-ion batteries. That means higher energy density, quicker charging, more power, safer…

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LG Energy Solution takes full ownership of NextStar Energy
  • February 8, 2026
  • 1 minute Read
LG Energy Solution takes full ownership of NextStar Energy

LG Energy Solution will assume full ownership of NextStar Energy after acquiring Stellantis’ 49 per cent stake in the joint venture, the companies announced today. The move marks a significant realignment in North America’s fast‑expanding battery supply chain and reinforces Canada’s position as a strategic hub for electric‑vehicle and energy‑storage manufacturing. Founded in 2022…

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China Jan NEV wholesale sales edge up 1% to 900,000 units, CPCA estimates show
  • February 5, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
China Jan NEV wholesale sales edge up 1% to 900,000 units, CPCA estimates show

Compared with December 2025, the estimate represents a 42.42% decline. Consumer demand was pulled forward in December, resulting in a drawdown of January demand. China NEV Monthly Wholesale Sales (CPCA) 2024-2026 Month 2024 2025 2026 January 689,000 889,000 900,000 February 446,870 830,000 March 815,180 1,128,000 April 788,443 1,133,000 May 897,347 1,216,000 June 982,593 1,241,000…

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Incheon Airport Opens Hydrogen Mobility Hub to Support Fuel Cell Bus Fleet
  • February 2, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
Incheon Airport Opens Hydrogen Mobility Hub to Support Fuel Cell Bus Fleet

South Korea’s Incheon has opened a hydrogen mobility hub at Incheon International Airport, marking a significant step in the city’s long-running push to deploy hydrogen in transport and reduce emissions from high-mileage commercial vehicles. The hub, located in the Terminal 2 car park, includes a liquid hydrogen refuelling station designed to support the transition…

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Dutch lithium supplier AMG seeks to bypass China – Batteries News
  • January 30, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
Dutch lithium supplier AMG seeks to bypass China – Batteries News

Dutch lithium supplier AMG seeks to bypass China FRANKFURT, Jan 29 (Reuters) – Dutch miner and lithium supplier AMG Critical Materials (AMG.AS), plans to reduce dependence on China by processing battery-grade lithium for electric vehicles in Brazil, Portugal and Germany, its head of development told Reuters. AMG development head Michael Connor said the firm…

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Study: Tesla, Rivian charging networks have far fewer problems
  • January 27, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
Study: Tesla, Rivian charging networks have far fewer problems

Owners report more than ten times the issues with Shell Recharge, EVgo, or Blink than with Tesla Rivian’s own charging network was second only to Tesla Hardware-related issues have become more prevalent than payment problems Charging networks operated by Tesla and Rivian tended to have fewer problems than non-automaker efforts, according to a recent…

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Donut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.
  • January 24, 2026
  • 9 minutes Read
Donut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.

Earlier this month, a little-known Finnish startup shocked the world when it claimed to have beaten Toyota, Samsung, LG Energy, Quantumscape and any number of Chinese automakers at commercializing the Holy Grail of electric-vehicle power: solid-state batteries. Helsinki-based Donut Lab said at CES 2026 that it has a class-leading solid-state battery ready to go…

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Fully electric BMW M models arrive in 2027 with four electric motors
  • January 21, 2026
  • 1 minute Read
Fully electric BMW M models arrive in 2027 with four electric motors

BMW M is preparing to bring its “Ultimate Driving Machine” ethos into the electric era. Beginning in 2027, the BMW M Neue Klasse will mark a new chapter for high‑performance vehicles, translating the brand’s motto into a fully electric reality. According to BMW M GmbH Managing Director Franciscus van Meel, this next generation will…

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Porsche’s China deliveries decline for 4th consecutive year
  • January 18, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
Porsche’s China deliveries decline for 4th consecutive year

Porsche delivered 41,938 vehicles in China in 2025, marking a 26.28% decrease compared to 2024. Porsche cited challenging market conditions and intense competition in the Chinese market. (File photo shows a Porsche convertible. Image credit: CnEVPost) Porsche, the luxury brand under Volkswagen Group, delivered 41,938 vehicles in China in 2025, down 26.28% from 56,887…

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Voyah, Huawei-Linked Yinwang Deepen Partnership on Intelligent Vehicle Software
  • January 15, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
Voyah, Huawei-Linked Yinwang Deepen Partnership on Intelligent Vehicle Software

Voyah Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. said it has signed a deepened strategic cooperation agreement with Shenzhen Yinwang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., a Huawei-controlled subsidiary, expanding their collaboration in intelligent driving, smart cockpit technologies and consumer-facing software operations. The agreement, signed on Jan. 12, establishes a joint team to operate consumer software, covering the full…

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Full Control in Cathode Active Materials Synthesis for Battery R&D – enabling scalable, reproducible results – Batteries News
  • January 9, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
Full Control in Cathode Active Materials Synthesis for Battery R&D – enabling scalable, reproducible results – Batteries News

Full Control in Cathode Active Materials Synthesis for Battery R&D – enabling scalable, reproducible results. In battery materials development, achieving consistent particle morphology is a major challenge. Parameters such as pH, temperature, and mixing strongly influence the size and shape of precursor particles, which in turn affect performance and manufacturability. As demand for high-energy-density…

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

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

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

Waste Management: PEWAN Rallies Stakeholders to Proffer Practical Solutions – Radio Nigeria Lagos
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Roland Berger Acquires Alexec Consulting to Strengthen Global Battery and EV Advisory

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Three Million Barrels Push Central to Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Stability, Energy Security – THISDAYLIVE

Three Million Barrels Push Central to Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Stability, Energy Security – THISDAYLIVE