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  • August 3, 2025
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Dangote refinery appoints ex-Shell, Duqm executive as CEO | Newspeakonline

Akinwande Soji-Ojo The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals company has appointed David Bird as the chief executive officer (CEO) of its petroleum and petrochemicals business. According to S&P Global, which reported the development on Friday, the appointment took effect from July 2025. The move comes at a time when the refinery is striving to surmount…

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  • August 2, 2025
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Fueled by Coffee, Driven By Innovation: A Day at Excellerate With Frank Hopkins – FTI

If you ask Frank Hopkins, Excellerate director of technical operations, what his day looks like, he’ll tell you: “Talking to people, fixing problems, drawing solutions, getting approvals and moving on to the next problem.” It’s a humble summary for someone leading a team that’s breaking new ground in industrialized construction, solving challenges that FTI…

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  • August 1, 2025
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The U.S. Can ‘Absolutely’ Break Its EV Battery Dependence From China

Panasonic says the U.S. has a chance to reduce its dependence on China for electric vehicle batteries. A growing number of battery makers are moving away from the China-centric supply chain for EV batteries. The Japanese battery maker opened its second U.S. factory in Kansas in July. Electric vehicle sales have been on a…

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  • August 1, 2025
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Nigeria’s EV Market Attracts Foreign Investment

Nigeria’s local electric vehicle (EV) industry is gaining momentum, highlighted by the recent launch of a high-performance, fully electric SUV assembled and produced domestically. The launch marks a rising confidence in Nigeria’s homegrown capabilities and injects fresh energy into the country’s electric mobility drive. Dubbed the M-Hero 917, the vehicle is a military-inspired electric…

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  • July 30, 2025
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APMT rolls out green roadmap, targets net-zero emissions by 2040

In line with the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target by 2050, APM Terminals Apapa has unveiled a one-year roadmap to transition from diesel to gas and ultimately to solar and battery-powered solutions. The Terminal Manager, Steen Knudsen, disclosed this to maritime journalists in Lagos, stating that the terminal is…

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  • July 30, 2025
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OPINION: “Infuriating headlines claim EV sales are declining – it’s simply not true.” – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Ionetic’s CEO and Co-Founder : James Eaton talks us through his career path to date, and shares his vision of an EV future What is your career path to now?My background is in engineering – something that has always been my passion. I completed a master’s in mechanical engineering at Imperial College London, specialising…

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  • July 30, 2025
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West Gate’s 4th Cohort Innovators Pursue Advanced Energy Applications Throughout Energy Landscape – CleanTechnica

From technologies for extracting rare earth elements from plants to advanced membranes for water filtration, and from vertical-axis wind turbines to next-generation, long-lived flywheel energy storage, innovators bring exciting ideas to the fourth cohort of West Gate—NREL’s Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program. “We are supporting the vast landscape of energy technologies that enable resilient, secure, and…

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  • July 29, 2025
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Call Center Set-Up Work for EV Charging Stations — EV Connect

As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, the importance of reliable and efficient charging infrastructure becomes increasingly apparent. Yet a critical component often overlooked in the EV charging ecosystem is customer support.  Setting up a robust call center for your EV charging stations can be the key differentiator in ensuring customer satisfaction…

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  • July 27, 2025
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Revolutionising Fleet Charging: EVolution’s Installation of EV Chargers for Acciona

Upon initial consultation, Acciona expressed to us about their frustrations with previous attempts to find suitable EV charging solutions. They had engaged with several competitors but encountered difficulty in obtaining clear and effective recommendations. The primary concerns revolved around the compatibility of hardware, software capabilities, and the ability to accurately track energy usage. Acciona…

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  • July 27, 2025
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Tesla’s ‘More Affordable’ Model Y: This May Be It Under Wraps

Tesla’s affordable model was seemingly spotted in a parking lot. The car was camouflaged, but a few key points show where Tesla is making its cuts in cost. Say hello to cloth seats, less interior storage, and fewer premium options. Someone finally managed to catch what appears to be Tesla’s “affordable” new model in…

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