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  • October 13, 2025
  • 2 minutes Read
GROB and Dürr Develop Battery Production System Requiring 70% Less Energy – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Engineering companies GROB and Dürr have developed a concept factory for lithium-ion battery cell production that requires 50 percent less space and 70 percent less energy than traditional manufacturing facilities, delivering higher space efficiency and lower operating costs. The centerpiece of the new approach is Dürr’s dry coating system, which implements the Activated Dry…

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  • October 13, 2025
  • 13 minutes Read
Can solar EV charging save you money? | EVBox

Charging your EV at home using the free electricity generated by rooftop solar panels dramatically decreases your carbon footprint. But that’s not the only thing installing a solar EV charging system can positively impact. The cost savings associated with using solar energy for home EV charging can be significant, not to mention long-lasting –…

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  • October 13, 2025
  • 4 minutes Read
Toyota Just Struck A Key Deal To Make Solid-State Batteries

Toyota has priority to receive the all-important cathode material for solid-state batteries from a supplier starting in 2028. It already has a deal with another company for the solid electrolyte, the other key component for a solid-state battery. Toyota says its first solid-state-powered EVs could hit the market as early as 2027. Solid-state batteries…

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  • October 10, 2025
  • 5 minutes Read
Gas scarcity: Less than 3,000 plants serving over 200m

By Adewale Sanyaolu The Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has disclosed that less than 3,000 cooking gas refilling plants are serving over 200 million Nigerians. The disclosure may not be unconnected with current cooking gas scarcity being experienced in some parts of the country as this affects gas penetration. Authority Chief Executive…

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  • October 10, 2025
  • 3 minutes Read
LG Innotek unveils automotive 5G broadband satellite communication module

LG Innotek has unveiled its all-new Automotive 5G Communication Module with satellite connectivity, through which it aims to enable high-speed communication for users at any location, at any time of the day. The module itself supports satellite communication over 5G broadband (NR-NTN, with a bandwidth of approximately 30 MHz) that is installed in the…

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  • October 10, 2025
  • 6 minutes Read
GWM PHEV onslaught: Chinese giant identifies plug-in SUVs as vital to its huge Aussie growth targets – EV Central

GWM is unleashing a plug-in hybrid onslaught that extends from the suburbs to the outback with a range of fuel miser SUVs utilising the brand’s Hi4 and Hi4-T PHEV technology. Part of “a comprehensive brand refresh in Australia and New Zealand” the newcomers include a sharply priced rechargeable version of the Haval H6 mid-sized…

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  • October 10, 2025
  • 5 minutes Read
Standard Model Y and Model 3: All The Features Tesla Cut

The new Tesla Model Y Standard and Model 3 Standard are $5,000 and $5,500 more affordable than the rest of the lineup, respectively. Tesla cut a laundry list of features from the cars to make them cheaper. No FM radio and no lane-centering are among the dropped features, but there’s also a peculiar choice…

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  • October 10, 2025
  • 6 minutes Read
The Benefits of Investing In EV Charging Stations — EV Connect

Consumer Demand and Expectations Modern consumers are increasingly seeking sustainable, all-in-one experiences that include EV charging. This demand is reshaping expectations across various sectors: Retail: Shoppers are looking for charging options at malls, supermarkets, and other retail locations. Hospitality: Hotels and restaurants are expected to offer charging services to attract and retain EV-driving customers….

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  • October 8, 2025
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Honda Faces Growing Pressure in Vietnam as EV Policies Boost VinFast’s Market Momentum

Honda’s long-held dominance in Vietnam’s motorbike market is facing a serious challenge as the government pushes forward with aggressive plans to phase out petrol-powered bikes in favour of electric vehicles — a move that could dramatically reshape the country’s $4.6 billion two-wheeler industry and strengthen homegrown EV producer VinFast. In a directive issued in…

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  • October 7, 2025
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Charlotte Hall, MD Library – SMECO Charging Station – Plug-In Sites

DC Fast Charger at Charlotte Hall Public Library Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) owns and operates a DC Fast Charger in the parking lot of the public library in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. The charging station has one 50 kW BTCPower DCFC. It’s at the intersection of Three Notch Rd and New Market Turner Rd….

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  • October 7, 2025
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The Economics of EV Charging Stations | Are EV Charging Stations Profitable?

Public charging stations once operated in a niche market. They were expensive to set up and generated low revenues from a small customer base. Nowadays, they are part of flourishing EV networks, thanks to the government’s drive towards net zero. Electric vehicle charging stations present an attractive, profitable, and sustainable business opportunity, benefiting from…

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  • October 7, 2025
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UK: September new car market delivers record number of EVs

The UK new car market rose by 13.7% in September to reach 312,887 registrations, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance was the strongest for the crucial ‘new numberplate’ month since September 2020 which, despite lockdown restrictions, remains the best so far this decade. All market sectors drove…

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