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  • March 31, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
Chery launches QQ3 EV with strong initial orders

Chery said the QQ3 EV secured 56,879 orders roughly two hours after its launch event ended. The aggressive pricing of the QQ3 EV poses a direct threat to the Leapmotor A10 launched just a week ago. (Chery QQ3 EV. Image credit: Chery) Chery officially launched its new pure electric compact car, the QQ3 EV,…

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  • March 29, 2026
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Tinubu Expands PiCNG Mandate To Electric Vehicles

President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas ,PiCNG, to include electric vehicles ,EVs. With the approval, the initiative will now be known as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles ,PiCNG & EV. The expanded mandate positions PiCNG & EV to lead and…

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  • March 28, 2026
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BYD launches new SUV with 1,500 kW Flash Charging, at under $A32,000

BYD, the world’s fastest-growing car company, is continuing an onslaught of new model launches new, with the latest being a mid-sized family SUV boasting the company’s 5-minute Flash Charging tech, a new Blade Battery, and more power.  This model will be called the Song Ultra EV in China, with prices starting at the equivalent…

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  • March 28, 2026
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Pony AI Reports First Quarterly Profit, Targets 3,000-Vehicle Fleet in 2026

Pony AI reported its first profitable quarter since inception, as it ramps up commercialization efforts and expands its global robotaxi footprint. The company posted net income of 528 million yuan ($75.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to its latest financial results. The profit was primarily driven by gains from an early…

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  • March 27, 2026
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Fleet Electrification Explained: Benefits, Costs and Challenges for Business

Fleet electrification is the transition from traditional petrol or diesel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). It refers to all types of vehicles, including cars, vans, trucks, and buses, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting a more sustainable transportation system. Corporate fleets account for an increasingly large share of new vehicle…

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  • March 27, 2026
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Middle East War: Rising fares increase commuters’ burden

As global tensions continue to reverberate across economies courtesy of the ongoing war between Israel/United States and Iran, Nigeria’s commuters are, once again, at the mercy of forces far beyond its borders, BENJAMIN ALADE reports. The rising cost of transportation across Nigeria has taken a sharp turn for the worse in recent weeks, with…

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  • March 25, 2026
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Polestar hits 50% recycled cobalt in EV batteries – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Polestar has announced that batteries in its Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 models now include at least 50% recycled cobalt. The company is also refurbishing high-voltage packs through Volvo Cars battery centers and establishing recycling partnerships across all markets. Relative CO2 emissions per vehicle have fallen 25% since 2020. Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar…

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  • March 25, 2026
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Obodofie Secures CNG Licence, Targets Gas Revolution In Bayelsa

By Blessing Otobong-Gabriel Obodofie Integrated Service Limited, an indigenous oil and gas company, has secured a License to Establish (LTE) for a 25 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCF/D) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mother station in Gbarain, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. High Chief Ebizimor Preye Raphael, Director Procurement and Communications,…

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  • March 25, 2026
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Could The Cybercab Preview Tesla’s New Door Release?

A set of new-looking door releases were spotted in the Tesla Cybercab. Tesla committed to changing its door handles last year after regulators began to crack down on electronic releases. It’s not clear if these new releases will make it into Tesla’s existing vehicle lineup. Door handle technology isn’t exactly something that you expect…

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  • March 25, 2026
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Samsung SDI, L&F ink battery material purchase agreement – Batteries News

Samsung SDI, L&F ink battery material purchase agreement Samsung SDI said Tuesday it has signed a purchase deal with L&F, a Korean battery material supplier, as it aims to expand its North American energy storage system (ESS) business amid tighter U.S. rules on China-related supply chains. Under the agreement signed Monday, Samsung SDI will…

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