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![[Updated] Nio breaks single-day battery swap service record, again](https://blog.connectvolt.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Updated-Nio-breaks-single-day-battery-swap-service-record-again.jpg "[Updated] Nio breaks single-day battery swap service record, again")
This post was originally published on February 19 and was updated on February 20 and February 22. On February 21, Nio completed 175,976 battery swap services, setting a new single-day record for the fourth consecutive day. The busiest station handled 193 swaps in a single day. (Image credit: Nio) Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO, HKG:…
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Sometimes, as a journalist, it can be tough to choose an angle for your story, but not in the case of the new Leapmotor B10 quite large but still officially small SUV EV. I’m going to go with the angle that I couldn’t help noticing on the digital driver’s binnacle. The fact that it…
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adminisTetracore Energy Group, through its subsidiary Tetracore CNG Solutions Limited, has inaugurated a 60,000 Standard Cubic Metres per Day Auto Compressed Natural Gas facility in Ogun State. The inauguration ceremony, which assembled traditional rulers, community leaders, industry partners and other stakeholders, signalled a major investment in clean energy infrastructure along the busy Lagos–Ibadan industrial…
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Hyundai’s Elexio SUV has scored an average 84 per cent in its ANCAP safety rating, falling down in its safety for pedestrians. It beat 11 of the medium-sized 20 battery electric SUVs currently rated by ANCAP, all of which have five-star ratings, That list includes the Ionic 5, which scored slightly higher on child…
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Polestar said on Wednesday it plans to expand its vehicle portfolio with four new electric models scheduled for release over the next three years, describing the initiative as the “largest model offensive in its history.” The Swedish electric vehicle maker is seeking to strengthen its position in key market segments as global competition intensifies….
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Vehicle electrification in the UK is powering ahead, driven by environmental concerns, technological advancements, government incentives and changing consumer preferences. According to the RAC, there has been a 26% increase in electric car registrations from 2024 to November 2025, with their total market share standing at 23%. In the electric van sector, the figures…
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adminisChairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has projected that the naira could strengthen to as low as N1,100 to the dollar this year, driven by the Federal Government’s industrial and economic reform policies. Dangote, however, noted that the only factor that could prevent such appreciation is if the Federal Government deliberately allows the…
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Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck fleet has reached 20 million kilometers driven across five European countries, with 165 units in operation. A further 63 trucks in North America have accumulated approximately 1.6 million kilometers since 2023. Seoul-based Hyundai Motor Company says its XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck fleet has now accumulated…
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adminisBlessing Ibunge writes on the outcome of the Nigeria International Energy Summit that took place in Abuja The 2026 Nigeria International Energy Summit recently held in Abuja, with the theme, “Energy for Peace and Prosperity: Securing our Shared Future.” It examined how performance-driven local content can shift Africa from compliance to genuine industrial competitiveness,…
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One Equinox EV was bricked after its state of charge dropped from 46% to 0% and it lost all power. The car’s app warned of a high-voltage battery fault a week earlier and suggested a dealer visit. Others report similar high-voltage battery issues; the NHTSA cites a software error as a potential cause. Even…
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Pioneering a new generation of lithium battery cathode materials Driving the global transition in electric vehicles and energy storage Grant and Award Announcement City University of Hong Kong As the global electric vehicle (EV) market and renewable energy sector continue to expand rapidly, demand for advanced lithium-ion battery technology continues to grow. A research…
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adminisGLNG Funding SPV PLC has announced the offer of up to N7.5 billion Series 4 Commercial Paper under its established N30 billion Commercial Paper Programme. This issuance marks the Issuer’s third entry into the Nigerian short-term debt market, following its successful Series 1 issuance in July 2025, which was oversubscribed by 3%, and its successful…
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