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Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S. are booming – and Tesla and General Motors (GM) are at the front of the pack. Why the sudden surge? Many buyers were racing to take advantage of federal tax credits worth up to $7,500 before they expired in September, thanks to the Trump administration’s “One Big…
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adminisOctober 6, 2025October 6, 2025 0 The Northern Youth Awareness Forum (NYAF) has lauded the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for transforming Nigeria’s defence sector with reforms centred on troop welfare, veteran care and people-focused leadership. The group, in a statement signed by its secretary, Comrade…
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Earlier this year, The Driven reported that Smart had cut prices across both its Australian-delivered models to help boost sales. Now, both Smart #1 and #3 are also on special, with driveaway prices now cut by over $10,000 on some stocked variants. According to Smart, stocked #1 vehicles will have driveaway prices coming in…
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French battery systems manufacturer WATTALPS has been evaluated by French testing, inspection and certification firm Bureau Veritas as part of the Marine Type Approval process for its advanced immersion cooling battery systems. The audit included a detailed review of the company’s quality management system and supporting documentation, as well as the product quality control…
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Tesla‘s US EV sales received a temporary boost as the $7,500 federal tax credit nears expiration. The gap between Tesla and BYD‘s BEV sales narrowed to the smallest in the past four quarters. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) achieved record quarterly deliveries as US consumers accelerated purchases of electric vehicles (EVs) ahead of the federal tax…
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adminisElon Musk achieved yet another major milestone Wednesday, becoming the first ever person worth $500 billion. The richest person on the planet is now worth $500 billion, as of 3:30 pm Eastern, per Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires tracker. Musk, who became the first person ever worth $400 billion or more in December, is $150 billion…
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Voltempo has started series production of its HyperCharger megawatt charging system at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham. The company has grown from three employees to over 50 in the past 20 months, and the facility was opened by Sir Vince Cable earlier in the month. The HyperCharger is part of the UK government’s £200…
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Mazda EZ-60 was launched in China with prices starting at CNY 139,900 (USD 19,600) for the base version, CNY 149,900 (USD 21,000) for the Pro version, and CNY 160,900 (USD 22,600) for the Max variant. In China, this model will have a pure electric (BEV) powertrain and a range-extended hybrid version. The top subject…
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Next week ─ July 31, to be exact ─ is National Intern Day. This year’s national theme is “Empowering Future Leaders,” which feels appropriate after interviewing a handful of FTI’s 76 summer interns. These young people present themselves as leaders already, and their internships are only adding to their depth of knowledge and real-world…
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Turkish electric vehicle maker Togg has officially entered the German market with the launch of its T10X SUV and T10F sedan. At introduction, both models are being offered in the top-spec ‘V2 RWD Long Range’ trim, priced from €45,590 ($49,500) including delivery. The company plans to roll out more affordable versions in early 2026,…
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adminisThe Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has called on governments, private sector players, financiers, and international partners to work together in mobilising resources, deploying technologies, and developing innovative financing models to unlock Africa’s vast gas reserves. Ekpo made this appeal on Monday during the Gas Exporting Countries Forum workshop titled…
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adminisThe global automotive industry is rapidly shifting toward electric vehicles (EVs) as countries seek to reduce carbon emissions and meet the Paris Agreement’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Developed economies are leading this transition, while developing countries, including Nigeria, face economic and infrastructural constraints that have slowed adoption. Nigeria has committed to decarbonising…
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