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The 5.2-meter-long Denza N8L starts at RMB 299,800 ($42,210), poised to intensify competition in China’s large six-seat SUV segment. The N8L represents Denza’s latest push in the premium market as it seeks to reduce sales reliance on the D9 MPV. (Denza N8L. Image credit: Denza) BYD‘s (HKG: 1211) premium brand Denza has officially launched…
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What is OCPP? OCPP stands for Open Charge Point Protocol. It is an open-source, free-of-cost communication protocol created by the Open Charge Alliance (OCA) that enables EV charging stations and central management systems to connect and communicate. In other words, it allows various EV charger brands and software platforms to speak with one another,…
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adminisBy Moses Akaigwe The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Chief Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to advancing electric mobility in Nigeria. Speaking through the Director of Vehicle Electrification, Engineer Abdullahi Ayinde, at a collaboration summit in Lagos, the Director-General described the event as a major…
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Auckland-based marine technology company Vessev has launched the VS-Drive, a submersible propulsion system designed to address overheating issues in electric marine motors. The podded motor features an internal closed-loop cooling system that maintains operating temperatures below 50°C, allowing the vessels to perform consistently across different climates. The system combines active cooling with custom direct-drive…
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The heavily updated 2027 Chevrolet Bolt made a surprise appearance at the GM Forward event in New York this week. It could easily be mistaken for the old Bolt, but under the skin, it adds new batteries, better fast-charging, modern software and a Tesla-style charging port. The updated Bolt goes on sale early next…
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General Motors (GM) has announced a recall affecting 22,914 units of its Chevy Equinox EV and Cadillac Optiq models from 2025 and 2026, citing a potential safety risk where tire treads could detach during use. The issue was identified in 21-inch all-season tires supplied by Continental Tire, which were fitted on certain trims of…
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adminisThe President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has the opportunity to increase its 7.2 per cent stake in the Dangote refinery. However, Dangote said this would happen after he must have proven to the state-owned company what the refinery can do. Dangote stated this…
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A leading automotive OEM, alongside a range of Tier 1 suppliers, semiconductor manufacturers and ecosystem partners have formed the OpenGMSL Association. The association’s key aim is to unite industry leaders to transform SerDes transmission of video and/or high-speed data as an open, worldwide standard across the automotive ecosystem. In detailing the initiative, the association…
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adminisGeneral Motors is ending production of electric vehicles at one of its plants in Canada. Photo: Jorge Uzon / AFP/FileSource: AFP General Motors said Tuesday it was ending production of an electric vehicle at a plant in Canada, a further blow to the country’s auto sector tied to President Donald Trump’s opposition to EVs….
Continue readingGeneral Motors confirmed the end of production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van built at CAMI Assembly in Ingersoll, Ontario. The Canadian plant is the only facility that builds the BrightDrop, and in a release, GM said the “BrightDrop production will not be moved to another site”—meaning the van is entirely gone, rather than…
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Porsche has unveiled the all-electric Macan GTS, the performance-focused addition to its Macan Electric lineup that leans into sharper handling and sports-car acceleration while keeping the SUV’s everyday usability. The GTS pairs a potent rear-axle motor with a front motor in a rear-biased layout, producing 380 kW in normal operation and up to 420…
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