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  • July 11, 2025
  • 2 minutes Read
Could Jeep reinvent planetary hybrid tech for 4WD adventures?

Stellantis may be looking to adapt planetary gear hybrid systems—like the one currently used in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid minivan—to more rugged vehicles, a patent filing indicates. The Pacifica Hybrid uses a planetary power-split system to juggle its 3.6-liter V-6 and a pair of electric motors, which can both be used as generators…

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  • July 10, 2025
  • 9 minutes Read
Playing Politics with Tinubu’s Recent Visit to Kaduna – THISDAYLIVE

John Shirklam writes about President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Kaduna state noting that with visible projects and a unified party structure all indices appear bright for both leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections Thousands of Kaduna residents on Thursday, June 19, 2025, trooped out to welcome President Bola Tinubu during his official…

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  • July 9, 2025
  • 1 minute Read
QNX and Vector sign MoU to launch Foundational Vehicle Software Platform

QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited and Vector have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and deliver what the companies refer to as a ‘Foundational Vehicle Software Platform’. This new product represents a next-generation solution designed to help accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), while reducing the complexity of automotive…

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  • July 9, 2025
  • 2 minutes Read
Bio-Directional Charging, What is it & How Does it Work?

Bidirectional charging isn’t just about environmental benefits; it’s a gateway to a whole new realm of possibilities, including making money from your EV. But what exactly is bidirectional charging, and how does it work? Bidirectional charging allows electricity to flow both into and out of your EV. With the help of innovative technology, energy…

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  • July 9, 2025
  • 6 minutes Read
New Kia EV5 brings 530 km electric range and bi-directional charging

The Kia EV5 brings electric innovation to the C-SUV segment, Europe’s largest and fastest-growing vehicle segment. Built on Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) EV architecture with 400V technology, the EV5 combines bold SUV styling, real-world practicality and cutting-edge technology. With a rugged yet refined design, spacious and flexible cabin, and advanced…

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  • July 8, 2025
  • 4 minutes Read
Here’s Why The Xiaomi SU7 Mounts Its Battery Cells Upside Down

The Xiaomi SU7 and recently launched YU7 both use the same self-developed Modena platform. The brand says the upside-down cells allow for better packaging and improved safety in the event of a crash. CATL and Xiaomi came up with a special electrolyte to counteract the effects of gravity since the cells are upside down…

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  • July 8, 2025
  • 3 minutes Read
Musk’s New Party Sinks Tesla Shares, Angers Trump

Tesla shares experienced a significant drop on Monday, falling as much as 7.6% in premarket trading and remaining down by about 7% during regular trading. This decline followed CEO Elon Musk’s announcement of forming a new American political party, which drew an immediate and “irate” response from US President Donald Trump. Trump, in a…

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  • July 6, 2025
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Kaduna begins free bus rides for workers, students Monday

The Kaduna State Government has announced the commencement of a free bus service for civil servants and students across the state beginning on Monday, July 8, 2025. The initiative, which is part of the Kaduna Subsidised Transport Scheme, is expected to last for an initial period of 10 days. This was disclosed by the…

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  • July 6, 2025
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ZF introduces TempAI to optimize EV electric motor thermal management – Charged EVs

ZF has introduced TempAI, a production-ready, AI-based temperature management technology designed to improve the performance and efficiency of electric motors in electric vehicles. Utilizing a self-learning temperature model, TempAI enhances temperature prediction accuracy by over 15 percent, enabling more precise thermal utilization of electric motors and increasing performance without compromising reliability. The TempAI platform…

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  • July 5, 2025
  • 4 minutes Read
Typical EV Charging Times — EV Connect

Electric vehicles (EVs) have been gaining popularity in recent years, thanks to their eco-friendly nature and cost-saving potential. Yet one of the common enduring concerns among EV owners and prospective buyers is the charging time required. Unlike traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, EVs need to be recharged periodically, and the charging time can vary significantly depending…

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  • July 4, 2025
  • 5 minutes Read
Stakeholders Laud, Knock Dangote’s Petroleum Distribution Initiative

Divergent views are emerging from petroleum products marketers after Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced plans to begin a significant national initiative designed to transform Nigeria’s fuel distribution landscape. The company’s management said, effective 15th of August 2025, the Refinery will begin the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) known as petrol and diesel to marketers,…

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