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January 24, 2026
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What Every EV Driver Should Know Before A Major Winter Storm Hits

For all their many strengths—including better performance, zero emissions, no drivetrain maintenance and the ability to charge at home—electric vehicles come with some unique tradeoffs when temperatures drop. Granted, gas-powered cars don’t exactly thrive in freezing temperatures, either. Engines can struggle to start, 12-volt battery performance suffers and fuel economy can drop significantly. They…

January 24, 2026
9 minutes Read

Donut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.

Earlier this month, a little-known Finnish startup shocked the world when it claimed to have beaten Toyota, Samsung, LG Energy, Quantumscape and any number of Chinese automakers at commercializing the Holy Grail of electric-vehicle power: solid-state batteries. Helsinki-based Donut Lab said at CES 2026 that it has a class-leading solid-state battery ready to go…

January 23, 2026
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Luxury Car Exhibition in Dubai: Classic & Retro Fun

Dubai’s love affair with automobiles goes far beyond speed and status. While the city is famed for its fleets of Lamborghinis and Ferraris, there’s a quieter, more refined side to its automotive culture—one that unfolds at luxury car exhibitions celebrating timeless elegance over raw horsepower. Unlike high-octane supercar launches or tech-heavy EV expos, a…

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January 22, 2026
3 minutes Read

NLNG renews drive for capacity building at 2026 #NLNGChangeYourStory Workshop – Realnews Magazine

Oil & Gas THIRTY-two (32) journalists from different media organisations benefitted from a strategic 3-days capacity‑building workshop in Abuja which ended on Wednesday. The workshop offered new insights into the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence and digital communication in today’s newsroom. The training, held under the #NLNGChangeYourStory initiative, reinforces NLNG’s commitment to strengthening…

January 21, 2026
4 minutes Read

Columbia, MD Fast Charger Utilization 2021 – 2025 – Plug-In Sites

Five Year DC Fast Charger Usage Trends Since 2020, I have been closely monitoring the usage patterns of electric vehicle fast chargers near my home in Columbia, Maryland. This study includes a mix of CCS, CHAdeMO, and Supercharger stations operated by EVgo, Electrify America, Tesla, a High’s convenience store and the local electric company,…

January 21, 2026
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A Student-Built Electric Car That Puts Repairs Back in the Driver’s Hands

What if owning an electric car didn’t mean expensive service visits, proprietary software, or waiting weeks for specialized repairs? A group of Dutch students believes the answer lies in radical simplicity—and they’ve built a car to prove it. Meet ARIA, a modular electric city car developed by TU/ecomotive, a student team from Eindhoven University…

January 21, 2026
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Fully electric BMW M models arrive in 2027 with four electric motors

BMW M is preparing to bring its “Ultimate Driving Machine” ethos into the electric era. Beginning in 2027, the BMW M Neue Klasse will mark a new chapter for high‑performance vehicles, translating the brand’s motto into a fully electric reality. According to BMW M GmbH Managing Director Franciscus van Meel, this next generation will…

January 20, 2026
4 minutes Read

32 Electric Vehicles Increased in Sales in 2025 in USA – CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Earlier today, I wrote about the 8 electric cars that actually saw their sales increase quarter over quarter in the USA in the highly difficult 4th quarter, as well as the 11 electric cars that saw their 4th quarter sales increase year over year….

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January 20, 2026
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Over 4,600 tricycles, 100,000 vehicles run on CNG in Nigeria – PiCNG |

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs) says over 4,600 tricycles and 100,000 vehicles in Nigeria now use CNG as an alternative or complement fuel. Zayyanu Tambari, Chief Compliance Officer, PiCNG, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. Tambari recalled that as…

January 18, 2026
3 minutes Read

Elon Musk says Tesla AI 5 chip design “almost done”, with 50x more performance

Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has revealed that the design of the company’s next-generation chip, which powers its full-self-driving (FSD) computer in all its cars, is “almost done”, and has hinted at production and deployment into its vehicles in the not-too-distant future. On top of that, hints were provided on the upcoming AI6 chip design…

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January 18, 2026
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OpenAI begins testing Ads on ChatGPT as revenue push intensifies – Businessday NG

OpenAI has begun testing advertisements on ChatGPT, marking a significant shift in the artificial intelligence company’s monetisation strategy as it seeks to generate revenue beyond subscriptions amid soaring valuations and operating costs. In a blog post published on Friday, the company said it would roll out a limited ad pilot in the United States…

January 18, 2026
2 minutes Read

EVgo to install thousands of EV fast charging stalls at Kroger stores

EV charging provider EVgo has committed to a massive deployment of EV charging sites at Kroger Family of Stores locations across the US. The company plans to build at least 150 fast charging stalls per year through 2035 at the company’s sites, which operate under various brands, including Kroger Foods, Fred Meyer, Fry’s Food…

Ford May Partner Up With A Chinese EV Company. It’s Part Of A Growing Trend.

Volvo VNR Electric Trucks Power City Harvest’s Bronx Is Breathing Project

End of an EV era: Tesla discontinues Model S and Model X

What Every EV Driver Should Know Before A Major Winter Storm Hits

A Student-Built Electric Car That Puts Repairs Back in the Driver’s Hands

EVgo to install thousands of EV fast charging stalls at Kroger stores

Volvo EX60 electric SUV delivers 503-mile range with 10-minute rapid charging – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

LG Energy Solution takes full ownership of NextStar Energy

Will Water-Powered Microgrids Work in the Real World? – CleanTechnica

China’s EV Market Faces Sharp Slowdown as BYD Hits Nearly Two-Year Low in January Sales – Tekedia

Volvo EX60 electric SUV delivers 503-mile range with 10-minute rapid charging – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

LG Energy Solution takes full ownership of NextStar Energy

Will Water-Powered Microgrids Work in the Real World? – CleanTechnica

China’s EV Market Faces Sharp Slowdown as BYD Hits Nearly Two-Year Low in January Sales – Tekedia

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What Every EV Driver Should Know Before A Major Winter Storm Hits

Donut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.

Luxury Car Exhibition in Dubai: Classic & Retro Fun

NLNG renews drive for capacity building at 2026 #NLNGChangeYourStory Workshop – Realnews Magazine

Columbia, MD Fast Charger Utilization 2021 – 2025 – Plug-In Sites

A Student-Built Electric Car That Puts Repairs Back in the Driver’s Hands

Fully electric BMW M models arrive in 2027 with four electric motors

32 Electric Vehicles Increased in Sales in 2025 in USA – CleanTechnica

Over 4,600 tricycles, 100,000 vehicles run on CNG in Nigeria – PiCNG |

Elon Musk says Tesla AI 5 chip design “almost done”, with 50x more performance

OpenAI begins testing Ads on ChatGPT as revenue push intensifies – Businessday NG

EVgo to install thousands of EV fast charging stalls at Kroger stores

Interesting Nigeria Reports

China’s EV Market Faces Sharp Slowdown as BYD Hits Nearly Two-Year Low in January Sales – Tekedia

Power, Independence and 3 Billion Tons of Coal: Why Kogi Wins the Nigeria Energy Race – :: Kogi Reports ::

FG Seals Deal with South Korea EV Manufacturing Hub

Legacy Support Group Defends Tinubu’s Reforms

Tetracore charts next phase with gas-to-liquids and ammonia-urea projects – Businessday NG

Hybrid Cars Top Choice For Consumers In Europe In 2025