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  • January 27, 2026
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Commission issues recommendations for UK battery industry – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

A cross-party commission has published recommendations for Britain’s battery industry, warning that the UK is at a decisive moment for automotive competitiveness and investment. The Commission, chaired by Lord Hutton of Furness and composed of parliamentarians and industry experts, says that as Europe, the United States and Asia continue to attract gigafactory investment, the…

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  • January 27, 2026
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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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  • January 26, 2026
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Volvo EX60 Cross Country first look

Volvo Cars has unveiled the Volvo EX60 Cross Country, a tougher, adventure‑ready counterpart to the all‑electric EX60. Building on the EX60’s foundations, the Cross Country variant inherits the model’s long‑range electric performance, rapid charging capability, and suite of advanced technologies designed to enhance comfort, safety, and everyday usability. But Volvo positions this version as……

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  • January 26, 2026
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NMDPRA Predicts Continued Fall in Petrol, Diesel, and LPG Prices as Supply Improves

Olufemi Adeyemi The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has said fuel prices across the country are expected to keep declining, as supply improves and competition intensifies in the energy sector. NMDPRA’s Chief Executive, Saidu Mohammed, made the announcement on Sunday during an inspection of Aradel Holdings Plc facilities in Ogbele community,…

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  • January 24, 2026
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Xiaomi Turns to Buybacks to Steady Shares as Chip Shortages, EV Price Wars Weigh on Outlook – Tekedia

Chinese technology giant Xiaomi moved to shore up investor confidence on Friday, unveiling a stock buyback programme of up to HK$2.5 billion ($321 million) that pushed its shares more than 2% higher in Hong Kong trading. The move comes at a sensitive moment for the Beijing-based group, which straddles smartphones, electric vehicles and smart…

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  • January 24, 2026
  • 10 minutes Read
What Every EV Driver Should Know Before A Major Winter Storm Hits

For all their many strengths—including better performance, zero emissions, no drivetrain maintenance and the ability to charge at home—electric vehicles come with some unique tradeoffs when temperatures drop. Granted, gas-powered cars don’t exactly thrive in freezing temperatures, either. Engines can struggle to start, 12-volt battery performance suffers and fuel economy can drop significantly. They…

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  • 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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  • January 23, 2026
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Luxury Car Exhibition in Dubai: Classic & Retro Fun

Dubai’s love affair with automobiles goes far beyond speed and status. While the city is famed for its fleets of Lamborghinis and Ferraris, there’s a quieter, more refined side to its automotive culture—one that unfolds at luxury car exhibitions celebrating timeless elegance over raw horsepower. Unlike high-octane supercar launches or tech-heavy EV expos, a…

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  • January 22, 2026
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NLNG renews drive for capacity building at 2026 #NLNGChangeYourStory Workshop – Realnews Magazine

Oil & Gas THIRTY-two (32) journalists from different media organisations benefitted from a strategic 3-days capacity‑building workshop in Abuja which ended on Wednesday. The workshop offered new insights into the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence and digital communication in today’s newsroom. The training, held under the #NLNGChangeYourStory initiative, reinforces NLNG’s commitment to strengthening…

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  • January 21, 2026
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Columbia, MD Fast Charger Utilization 2021 – 2025 – Plug-In Sites

Five Year DC Fast Charger Usage Trends Since 2020, I have been closely monitoring the usage patterns of electric vehicle fast chargers near my home in Columbia, Maryland. This study includes a mix of CCS, CHAdeMO, and Supercharger stations operated by EVgo, Electrify America, Tesla, a High’s convenience store and the local electric company,…

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  • January 21, 2026
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A Student-Built Electric Car That Puts Repairs Back in the Driver’s Hands

What if owning an electric car didn’t mean expensive service visits, proprietary software, or waiting weeks for specialized repairs? A group of Dutch students believes the answer lies in radical simplicity—and they’ve built a car to prove it. Meet ARIA, a modular electric city car developed by TU/ecomotive, a student team from Eindhoven University…

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  • January 21, 2026
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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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