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Last year, Americans bought a record 1.3 million electric vehicles. It’s unclear just how many people took advantage of the EV tax credits—whether through a purchase or a lease—to do that. But that credit, and some outrageously good deals from the automakers, undoubtedly helped a lot of people break up with gasoline. That party…
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Sila Opens Nation’s First Automotive-Scale Silicon Anode Plant, Ushering in a New Era for US Battery Manufacturing First-of-its-kind facility begins operations of advanced silicon anode material, closing America’s innovation-to-manufacturing gap. ALAMEDA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, today announced that it has begun operations at Sila Moses Lake, its new automotive-scale silicon anode…
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adminis1 He bought the shiny Changan EV as a signal of the future – quieter drives, cheaper “fuel” and a slimmer carbon footprint. Two years on, he still charges the car from a noisy generator most nights and plans routes around neighbourhoods with reliable three-phase power. “It’s a status thing, but it’s also an…
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adminisThe president of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has accused the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) of charging up to N50,000 for each truck that loads fuel at the refinery, warning that such charges will eventually raise fuel pump prices and burden consumers. While NUPENG would not confirm or deny…
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The Brookvale bus depot in Sydney’s north has become the first in New South Wales to be converted to offer unique fast-charging technology for battery electric buses, and is the first of eleven depot conversions that will enable buses to be charged in as little as 20 minutes. The state government says the new…
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The global movement toward more sustainable home charging Home charging is far and away the most popular way to recharge EVs according to our international survey of EV drivers. In the US alone, 80% of all EV charging takes place at home, using a home charging station plugged into the household electricity circuit. As…
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Shell has successfully formulated and demonstrated a high-performance EV thermal management fluid with the ability to unlock significant reductions in charging times without compromise to battery safety, thermal stability or lifespan, aiding the widespread adoption of battery electric vehicles. In collaboration with RML Group – one of the leading UK automotive innovation companies –…
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Spinoff starts with $105 million VC investment, Rivian maintains “substantial minority stake” Products to be affordable, vastly more efficient than today’s cars or SUVs In-house-built for core components, may share sales space with Rivian Flagship product coming in early 2026 Do we really need a new generation of EVs that are bigger and heavier…
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adminisIt was a spectacular display of innovation and elegance as FAW Nigeria unveiled its latest range of luxury electric vehicles (EVs) at the grand launch of Lekki Avana Phase 2 on September 11, 2025, showcasing the future of Nigeria’s green mobility. The event attracted an impressive mix of dignitaries, including government functionaries, traditional rulers,…
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New battery safety regulations concerning thermal runaway have prompted an evolution in pack design In 2020, the Chinese government issued GB 38031, a new national safety standard for electric vehicles. It set a new requirement for vehicle safety in which passengers must receive at least a five-minute warning to exit the vehicle if a…
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The booming electric mid-size SUV segment will expand to include the 2026 Zeekr 7X next month when first deliveries of the Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7 rival begin on October 15. Announcing that an impressive 2000 Zeekr 7X SUVs had been pre-ordered ahead of its arrival, the Geely-owned brand said more than…
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This week, Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration page. Thursday, September 18th Webinar…
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