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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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Sat. Mar 21st, 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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Rivian Unveils AI-Driven Strategy for Autonomous Driving
  • December 13, 2025
  • 4 minutes Read
Rivian Unveils AI-Driven Strategy for Autonomous Driving

Rivian announced significant breakthroughs in vertically integrated automotive technology at its first Autonomy & AI Day. During the event at its Palo Alto offices, the company unveiled its proprietary, purpose-built silicon, outlined its roadmap for next-generation vehicle autonomy, and introduced an evolved software architecture underpinned by artificial intelligence (AI). “I couldn’t be more excited…

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Quintus unveils pilot-scale warm isostatic presses for all-solid-state battery production
  • December 10, 2025
  • 2 minutes Read
Quintus unveils pilot-scale warm isostatic presses for all-solid-state battery production

Swedish high-pressure systems manufacturer Quintus Technologies has engineered its new series QIB 300 and QIB 600 Warm Isostatic Presses to validate processes for volume manufacturing of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). Warm Isostatic Pressing delivers high-density, defect-free structures and higher conductivity than other methods, according to Quintus. The technology also allows for simultaneous densification of multi-layered…

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Trump Promises To Make Cars Cheaper, By Making You Pay More For Gas
  • December 4, 2025
  • 4 minutes Read
Trump Promises To Make Cars Cheaper, By Making You Pay More For Gas

The Trump Administration is dramatically rolling back federal fuel efficiency targets. The Biden Administration wanted automakers to achieve a 50-mile-per-gallon average by 2031. Trump is lowering the target to 34.5 mpg. With the other major emissions program already gutted, this move sets the U.S. on a lonely path, setting us up to fall further…

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CATL–Stellantis Break Ground on €4.1B Spain Gigafactory
  • December 1, 2025
  • 2 minutes Read
CATL–Stellantis Break Ground on €4.1B Spain Gigafactory

Chinese EV battery maker CATL, together with its partner Stellantis, celebrated the groundbreaking of their 50:50 joint venture’s 50 GWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) gigafactory in Zaragoza, Spain. The project marks one of Europe’s most significant battery investments to date, accelerating affordable and sustainable electric mobility across the continent. Set to start production in late 2026, the plant will…

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Wireless EV charging pioneers Electreon and InductEV aim to combine forces
  • November 28, 2025
  • 2 minutes Read
Wireless EV charging pioneers Electreon and InductEV aim to combine forces

Wireless EV charging is about much more than convenience. The true benefits are seen in the commercial EV market. As InductEV’s then-president M. David Dealy explained to Charged in a 2024 interview, inductive charging can enable EV fleets to deliver the same service with smaller batteries, reduce vehicle costs, and extend battery life. Now…

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Volvo EX90 owners can now send power back to their homes with V2H charging
  • November 19, 2025
  • 2 minutes Read
Volvo EX90 owners can now send power back to their homes with V2H charging

Volvo Cars announced today that 2025 Volvo EX90 owners in the United States can now harness the power of bi-directional charging through dcbel’s Ara Home Energy Station, turning their vehicle into a versatile energy source whenever it’s needed most. The EX90, the company’s flagship fully electric SUV, is the first Volvo car equipped with…

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Molex launches eHV60 high-voltage connector for reliable, efficient EV power connections
  • November 16, 2025
  • 2 minutes Read
Molex launches eHV60 high-voltage connector for reliable, efficient EV power connections

Molex has announced the launch of its eHV60 high-voltage automotive connector, the first product in its new eHV high-voltage connector and terminal system portfolio. Molex says the eHV60 is purpose-built for auxiliary high-voltage functions, including DC/DC converters, onboard chargers, electric compressors and e-axles in battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The connector…

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Quentin Willson, Top Gear Presenter And Electric-Vehicle Advocate, Dies At 68
  • November 10, 2025
  • 3 minutes Read
Quentin Willson, Top Gear Presenter And Electric-Vehicle Advocate, Dies At 68

For all its countless contributions to modern car enthusiast culture, the famed BBC motoring show Top Gear was never especially thrilled with the idea of an electric future. But then there was Quentin Willson—one of the original hosts of the show in the 1990s alongside Jeremy Clarkson and others—who had old-school gearhead cred with the…

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2026 BMW i4 M60 gains power and range
  • November 7, 2025
  • 2 minutes Read
2026 BMW i4 M60 gains power and range

The autumn of 2025 will bring increased efficiency, range, and in some cases more power to BMW’s most popular lineup of battery electric vehicles. The 2026 i4 eDrive40 is expected to achieve over 300 miles of range irrespective of which wheel and tire package is fitted. And the range-topping performance model gets a significant…

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Porsche Cayenne Electric’s 800-volt architecture enables long range and super-fast charging – Charged EVs
  • November 4, 2025
  • 3 minutes Read
Porsche Cayenne Electric’s 800-volt architecture enables long range and super-fast charging – Charged EVs

Porsche’s Cayenne Electric SUV, which will be launched in a few weeks, is based on a new version of the company’s Premium Platform Electric, and features a number of innovations, including a function-integrated battery, a dual cooling system, intelligent thermal management and an 800-volt architecture. According to the combined WLTP standard, the new SUV…

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Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of an Engineering Career – FTI
  • November 1, 2025
  • 3 minutes Read
Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of an Engineering Career – FTI

Engineering is a field that demands not only technical expertise but also strategic thinking and resilience. In recognition of International Women in Engineering Day, I’d like to share about my journey into engineering, from my high school involvement in robotics to my current role as a product manager for the Excellerate eSkid™ product line,…

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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
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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
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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