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  • April 13, 2025
  • 5 minutes Read
U.S. EV Sales Shot Up 11% In Q1. Tesla Plunged 9%

If tariffs and major policy changes have anything to say about it, 2025 could be a rocky year for electric vehicle sales. But so far, in the first three months of the year, things are looking pretty good.  In the first quarter, EV sales in the U.S. grew 11.4% year-over-year, according to a report…

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  • April 10, 2025
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PCNGI Injects $491m into AutoCNG, Creates Over 84,000 Jobs in One Year

The Programme Coordinator of the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI), Michael Oluwagbemi, has disclosed that over $491 million has been invested in AutoCNG, creating more than 84,000 jobs in the past year. According to him, of the 84,000 jobs, 9,000 are direct while 75,000 are indirect. AutoCNG refers to vehicles that run on Compressed Natural…

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  • April 10, 2025
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The new 2026 Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon

Mercedes-Benz USA announced the latest addition to its diverse plug-in hybrid product portfolio, the new 2026 Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon. Arriving at U.S. dealerships later in 2025, the new AMG model combines thrilling performance and all-electric efficiency with the versatility of a wagon. An AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine and permanently excited…

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  • April 9, 2025
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Technology Minerals announces its biggest ever battery recycling deal – Batteries News

Technology Minerals announces its biggest ever battery recycling deal Technology Minerals PLC (LSE:TM1) has secured its biggest commercial deal to date through its battery recycling arm Recyclus, which has signed a one-year contract with a global industrial group to process lithium-ion batteries. The agreement will see end-of-life batteries sent to Recyclus’s plant in Wolverhampton,…

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  • April 7, 2025
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EnergyHub, GM Energy partner to expand access to utility grid programs for EVs and home energy storage

EnergyHub, a provider of grid-edge flexibility solutions, has partnered with GM Energy, a business unit of General Motors, to integrate GM’s EVs and home energy storage solutions into EnergyHub’s network of utility and market programs across the U.S. This collaboration will allow eligible owners of EVs under GM’s Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac brands, or…

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  • April 7, 2025
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Presidential CNG Initiative signs MoU with firm to expand gas-powered transport

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with LNG Arete Ltd to boost the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) in Nigeria’s transport sector. Michael Olowagbemi, Program Director of PCNGI, said the agreement aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s push to make transportation more affordable by tapping into the…

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  • April 7, 2025
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Daimler Truck to launch semi-public European charging network – Charged EVs

In an effort to alleviate Europe’s current deficit in charging points and charging capacity for heavy commercial vehicles, Daimler Truck plans to enable its TruckCharge customers to open their charging infrastructure for external, paid use, starting in the third quarter of 2025.  Plans include offering a system for planning, booking and reservation, along with…

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  • April 6, 2025
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Review: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz tags nostalgia, re-ups minivans

U.S. spec is 3-row, 10 in. longer than Euro version out two years ago Larger 91-kwh battery pack, higher-power rear motor EPA range up to 234 miles, 10-80% in 26 min. Starts at $61,545, spans to $71,545 for top 1st Edition AWD  VW’s electric Bus reboot is finally arriving in the U.S.. And by…

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  • April 4, 2025
  • 7 minutes Read
The new Toyota bZ4X debuts with more range and power

The new Toyota C-HR+ debuts with a BEV system for Europe. The vehicle is based on the e-TNGA platform, especially tuned suspension offers a driving experience with true satisfaction. It is installed with two lithium-ion batteries that include modified battery cells. The base specification has a battery capacity of 57.7 kWh for a cruising…

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