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  • December 29, 2024
  • 6 minutes Read
The Green Ecosystem Surrounding VinFast’s EV Fleet: Fueling Asia’s &

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 December 2024 – Driven by the vision of widespread electrification, VinFast is dedicated to making electric vehicles accessible to everyone. To achieve this, the company is actively building a robust green ecosystem across Asia while simultaneously enhancing its sustainable manufacturing processes to meet the surging and…

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  • December 23, 2024
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UK: Why petrol, diesel cars may face new taxes

According to experts, the proposed environmental levy for ICE vehicles would help generate funds to slash the cost of electric cars for consumers in the UK. It comes after the UK government previously offered financial support through the Plug-In Car Grant scheme, which provided up to £1,500 towards the purchase of electric and plug-in…

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  • December 19, 2024
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OPINION: Nigeria’s Quest For Energy Security Got Muscular

[mc4wp_form id=33047] The rehabilitation and modernization of the Port Harcourt refinery by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited under the guidance of the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari has changed the narrative of a country where nothing works and delivered a huge political capital to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pilloried by critics of…

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  • December 16, 2024
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Stellantis And Zeta Energy Announce Agreement To Develop Lithium-Sulfur Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries – Brand Spur

For customers, this means potentially a significantly lighter battery pack with the same usable energy as contemporary lithium-ion batteries, enabling greater range, improved handling and enhanced performance AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, December, 2024/ — Collaboration aims to develop a significantly lighter battery pack with the same usable energy, enabling greater range, improved handling and enhanced…

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  • December 13, 2024
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California Transport Agency Seeks Partnership With NiDCOM On Creative Arts, Others

California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) on Friday sought the partnership with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on creative arts, climate change, green jobs, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion and technology industries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a three-man CalSTA delegation led by its Secretary, Mr Toks Omishakin, said this while…

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  • December 10, 2024
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Stellantis, Chinese firm CATL plan $4bn battery plant in Spain

China’s CATL is a major vehicle battery maker. Photo: GREG BAKER / AFPSource: AFP Car giant Stellantis and Chinese manufacturer CATL said Tuesday they would build a $4.3-billion factory to make electric vehicle batteries in Spain, the latest bid to boost Europe’s troubled EV drive. They said they aim to start production by the…

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  • December 7, 2024
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NIPR inducts 421 members, warns against hiring quacks

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, on Saturday, urged federal ministries, departments, and agencies to desist from appointing uncertified professionals as spokespersons and heads of communication units. Raising concerns over the infiltration of unqualified individuals into the profession, the NIPR warned that practising public relations without certification could lead to severe legal consequences, including…

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  • December 1, 2024
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How December driving law changes may affect UK residents

Motorists in the United Kingdom are set to face significant changes as new driving laws come into force this December, impacting fuel reimbursement rates, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) regulations.  These updates aim to align with the government’s broader policies on sustainability and efficiency for road users. Petrol and…

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  • November 28, 2024
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FG hands over 15 CNG- powered buses to NURTW, others

Federal Government has launched 15 CNG-powered buses as part of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope Clean Energy Transport Scheme, a strategic initiative designed to ease the burden of fuel subsidy removal which will ensure that Nigerians. The Minister of Transportation, Sen Said Ahmed Alkali, during the handover to National Union of Road…

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  • November 25, 2024
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PCNGI engages Tuface, Basket Mouth, others to promote CNG

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative has enlisted the services of popular Afrobeat artist Tuface Idibia, renowned comedian Basketmouth, lifestyle influencer Ola of Lagos, and Northern musician Rarara to promote and deepen the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday by PCNGI’s Vice Chairman, Toyin Subair, the organisation…

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