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  • March 25, 2025
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BYD aims to sell 5.5 million cars in 2025, report says

BYD‘s sales target for 2025 is 5.5 million vehicles, including more than 800,000 in overseas markets, according to local media. BYD’s brand sales growth target is within 10 percent, and the other three higher-end sub-brands target higher growth rates. (A BYD Yangwang U9 electric supercar on display at the Beijing auto show in April…

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  • March 23, 2025
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Abuja Launches First Sustainable EV Charging Station • Okay.ng

In a move signaling a definitive shift towards sustainable energy solutions, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, has officially commissioned an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station in Abuja. This landmark project, launched in partnership with the Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), aims to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner transportation,…

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  • March 23, 2025
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Avery Dennison introduces new EV battery venting materials portfolio – Charged EVs

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has introduced a new EV Battery Venting Materials Portfolio to help counter the risk of thermal runaway and increase safety in EV batteries. These venting solutions include single- and double-coated anisotropic filmic tapes with proprietary fire-barrier coatings and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) for bonding. EV battery manufacturers implement venting strategies at…

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  • March 22, 2025
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Hesai Plans First Overseas LiDAR Factory Amid Geopolitical Concerns

Hesai Group, China’s largest LiDAR manufacturer, plans to establish its first overseas factory next year as customers seek to mitigate geopolitical risks, Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fan told the Financial Times. Hesai aims to break ground on the project by year-end, targeting production in 2026. The facility is expected to create “hundreds of jobs…

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  • March 19, 2025
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15 Mar 2025 | Mercedes-Benz Launches Very Efficient CLA, Porsche To Launch Electric Cayenne In California and BYD Launching A High-Power EV Platform/Chargers – EV News Daily

  Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, your trusted source of EV information. It’s Saturday 15 March, I’m Martyn Lee and I go through every EV story so you don’t have to. Patreon supporters get the episodes ad free. Be like ***…

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  • March 17, 2025
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UK Power Networks aims to cut red tape for EV charging infrastructure – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

UK Power Networks has published a new ‘insiders’ guide’ to streamline the process of designing and installing EV chargepoint hubs, addressing the complexities involved in connecting these facilities to the electricity grid.The guide focuses specifically on land consents required before applying for grid connection, a crucial step that can significantly impact project timelines. With…

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  • March 17, 2025
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The new Toyota C-HR+ debuts with a BEV system for Europe

The new Toyota bZ4X debuted in Europe today, introducing a two Li-Ion batteries system. The lineup includes a base specification with a battery capacity of 57.7 kWh and another with a battery capacity of 73.1 kWh for a longer cruising range. The battery options have been expanded in considering diverse customer needs. Together with…

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  • March 17, 2025
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Kaduna government launches electric tricycles, motorcycles for workers

The Kaduna state government has launched an electric vehicle (EV) initiative to provide workers with affordable and sustainable transportation. The program, which includes a tricycle and electric motorcycle loan scheme, was inaugurated at Murtala Square by the state’s deputy governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, who represented Governor Uba Sani at the event. The initiative…

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