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NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), is set to acquire a 5.2 million standard cubic feet per day Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) compression and refuelling facility from Gas Network Services Limited (GNSL). This development, disclosed in a merger and acquisition notice issued by the Federal…
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Mercedes-AMG has released a teaser image of its first bespoke EV. The four-door AMG fastback will be fully revealed in July. Its electric motors make 480 hp each, but we don’t know how many it will have. Mercedes-AMG is working on a bespoke electric fastback that will take the fight to the Porsche Taycan,…
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Slate dropped a bombshell this week when it revealed both itself and its first model: a utilitarian electric pickup truck expected to cost under $20,000 after factoring in the federal tax credit for plug-in cars. Cheap electric vehicles have been elusive for years, in part because EV batteries have historically been so expensive. So…
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The cost of buying an electric vehicle could rise by thousands of dollars for some motorists if fringe benefits tax rules are changed after the election. Automotive groups warn drivers in outer metropolitan suburbs could be hit hardest by the change, which would raise transport costs for some while fuel tax cuts lowered costs…
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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has raised concern over Nigerians’ continued preference for foreign goods, despite the growing capacity and quality of locally-made products. At a stakeholders’ engagement on Thursday in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, NASENI’s Deputy Director of Engineering, Mr. Joseph Alasoluyi, lamented the lack of patronage…
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Volkswagen’s autonomous mobility subsidiary Volkswagen ADMT and Uber announced a strategic partnership to deploy a fleet of thousands of all-electric, fully autonomous ID. Buzz AD vehicles within multiple U.S. markets over the next decade, starting in Los Angeles. Testing is expected to begin later this year, with the first commercial launch expected in Los…
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EV Connect recently attended the Electric Vehicle Charging Summit (EVCS) & Expo, North America’s largest infrastructure event for transportation electrification. With 220 speakers, 65 sessions, and 240 exhibitors, this premier event brought together key players and innovative professionals to discuss the future of EV charging infrastructure. Here’s our recap of this exciting two-day event…
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Cambridge-based Nyobolt has raised $30 million in new funding, bringing its total investment to $100 million. The round was led by IQ Capital and Latitude, with participation from strategic partners including Scania Invest and Takasago Industry. The company specializes in high-power ultrafast charging technologies, with applications across EV, heavy-duty transport, and power-intensive sectors like…
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The new all-electric BMW iX celebrated its start of production at the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing. The electric pioneer, which has been manufactured at the site since 2021 and has since been sold over 130,000 units worldwide, receives a comprehensive update in March 2025 – offering increased performance, range and sportiness in three…
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Chinese battery giant CATL has launched a new sodium-ion battery it says will “restructure” the EV industry. Photo: WANG Zhao / AFPSource: AFP Chinese battery giant CATL launched on Monday a new sodium-ion battery it says will restructure the electric car industry, and a new system to combine two battery technologies into one car….
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The “Ford Power Promise” focuses on drivers who can most easily charge at home—still the low-hanging fruit for EV sales. It’s working. Selling electric vehicles was always going to be a challenge, especially for established U.S. brands like Ford and Chevrolet. They require a lot of explanation by salespeople unfamiliar with EVs; not every…
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Lexus introduced the new RZ, a dedicated battery EV (BEV) model, in Brussels, Belgium. The release is planned to roll out across various regions beginning in fall 2025 gradually. The new RZ features a fully redesigned BEV system, delivering increased motor output, an extended driving range, and reduced charging time. It also introduces the…
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