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adminisBy Moses Akaigwe Kia Corporation’s all-electric PV5 has been awarded the ‘2026 International Van of the Year’ (IVOTY), becoming the first Korean vehicle and Asia’s first electric van to receive the industry’s highest global honour. The recognition, presented at SOLUTRANS 2025 in Lyon, France, follows a unanimous vote by 26 leading commercial vehicle journalists…
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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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GM-Pilot stations with EVgo now cover more than 130 locations The automaker also has GM Energy projects with ChargePoint and EVgo GM is also part of Ionna, seeking 30,000 fast-chargers by 2030 Automakers beyond just Tesla have been committing to the EV infrastructure buildout; and among them, General Motors remains one of the most…
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adminisThe Lagos State Government has intensified its efforts to modernise haulage and logistics operations, announcing a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) for the deployment of 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks across the state. The agreement followed a closed-door stakeholders’ engagement involving key representatives of the transportation sector….
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New distance-based taxation system charges EV drivers 3p per mile from 2028 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new distance-based road tax system for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, launching in April 2028 as part of the government’s strategy to replace declining fuel duty revenues. The scheme will charge battery EV drivers 3p per…
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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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A used Tesla Model 3 is easily one of the best electric cars you can buy—and probably one of the best cars, period. Tesla’s original mainstream EV is abundant on the secondhand market, has solid range and charging specs, packs class-leading software and can be bought for well under $20,000 these days. But what’s…
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Audi’s ambitious product initiative in China is set to continue at a rapid pace. Together with SAIC, Audi has established a new brand, AUDI, which is now presenting the AUDI E SUV concept as a preview of future developments. This near-production exterior model represents a progressive, large premium SUV that embodies the unmistakable identity…
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adminisMichael Olugbode in Abuja Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), in partnership with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and Surge Africa, has called for urgent action to advance electric mobility infrastructure in Nigeria. The call was made in Abuja on Wednesday during a high-level roundtable dialogue to commemorate the World…
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adminisThe Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as tough but essential steps toward securing Nigeria’s long-term prosperity. Momoh stated this on Monday while delivering the 55th Founder’s Day Lecture at the University of Benin (UNIBEN). Speaking on the theme “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity,” the…
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At Auto Guangzhou 2025 on November 21, Beijing time, GAC Toyota, the automaker’s joint venture in China, launched the all-electric Toyota bZ7 – a sign that the brand is accelerating its commitment to meeting the diverse user needs in China’s highly competitive auto market. Pre-orders are now open but GAC Toyota did not disclose…
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Is There a Genuine “UAE Made Electric Car” Yet? and Why? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been synonymous with oil wealth, desert landscapes, and futuristic skylines—but in recent years, it’s undergone a quiet revolution toward sustainability. With ambitious national strategies like UAE Net Zero by 2050 and Dubai’s Green Mobility Initiative, electric vehicles…
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