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  • June 27, 2025
  • 2 minutes Read
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Continental and more sign MoU for joint software development on open source

A consortium of 11 automotive OEMs and suppliers (including BMW, Continental, Eclipse Foundation, ETAS, HELLA, Mercedes-Benz, Qorix, Bosch, Valeo and Vector Informatik), with the support of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), have agreed on pre-competitive cooperation in open-source software development. A corresponding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this agreement was signed…

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  • June 27, 2025
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Tesla Robotaxi Pilot, Big Tesla Sales Drop in Europe, BYD Growth & Profits — 15 Top Cleantech Stories of the Week – CleanTechnica

It’s officially summertime now, and there’s always less news in the summer, but the cleantech news never truly pauses globally, so we still have a number of big stories to share from the past week. 1. Tesla’s tiny robotaxi pilot started in Austin, Texas. Tesla fans/shareholders are super enthusiastic about it and seem to…

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  • June 27, 2025
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‘Don’t Invade Our Systems’: Automakers Warn Apple Over CarPlay Ultra

Apple CarPlay Ultra is supposed to provide “the ultimate in-car experience” for Apple smartphone users. It takes over numerous aspects of your car’s software experience and displays, including vehicle settings, climate control, driving modes, navigation and more. But automakers don’t want to cede their software operations to Apple, and they’re pushing back. For iPhone users,…

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  • June 26, 2025
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Toyota and VDL Expand Hydrogen Truck Trials in Europe with Four Additional Fuel Cell Vehicles

Toyota Motor Europe and Dutch manufacturer VDL Group have expanded their hydrogen fuel cell truck project with four additional vehicles now deployed for international logistics operations across Western Europe. The development follows the successful demonstration of an initial prototype last year. The new 40-tonne trucks, equipped with Toyota’s second-generation fuel cell modules, are being…

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  • June 26, 2025
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Qoray expands EV Charging Network with new station at Marriott Hotel Ikeja

Qoray, one of Nigeria’s leading providers of electric mobility solutions, has announced the official launch of a new electric vehicle (EV) charging station located at the prestigious Marriott Hotel in Ikeja. Situated within Car Park B2, this new installation is now fully operational and accessible to the public, offering a reliable and convenient charging…

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  • June 24, 2025
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Commercial tricycle owners urge Tinubu to fulfill CNG promises

National Commercial Tricycle Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (MOTOMORAS)  Monday appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fulfill his promise of 2,000 Natural Compressed Gas (CNG) for tricycles during his electioneering campaign. Speaking at a press conference at 7th Option Garden and Park, Garki, Abuja, the national president of MOTOMORAS, Alhaji Usman…

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  • June 24, 2025
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Cost-Effective and Efficient at Home Charging for Electric Fleet Vehicle

Home charging solutions for fleet vehicles entail a strategic approach to cost recovery and operational efficiency. Our experience collaborating with numerous councils has unveiled crucial insights: a significant portion, approximately 60%, of council staff park their vehicles at home. In light of this, understanding the dynamics of home charging becomes imperative, particularly in areas…

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  • June 24, 2025
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Kia reveals full specifications of the all-new EV4 sedan

South Korean automaker Kia Corporation has revealed the full specifications of the all-new EV4, a C-segment electric sedan that blends advanced technology with bold, innovative design. As Kia’s first global dedicated EV sedan, the EV4 is purpose-built to drive the mass adoption of electric mobility — offering segment-leading interior space, cutting-edge features and a…

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  • June 22, 2025
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Products Distribution: Knocks, Woes Greet Dangote’s New Strategy

Dangote Refinery *Monopolistic tendency on display – Sources *Allowing a single entity to control entire value chain dangerous – NMDPRA *Need to look beyond immediate imperative By Dauda Ismail About a week ago, Nigerians awoke to the news of Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s plan to begin nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit and diesel from August…

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  • June 21, 2025
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Nio Firefly electric hatchback spotted testing in Melbourne

Last December, Chinese EV startup giant, Nio, revealed its third brand, called the Firefly – to rival Mini, Smart, Renault and other electric hatchbacks – at the company’s annual Nio Day in Guangzhou, China.  This brand was going to accelerate the company’s expansion into the European and international markets. Now, the brand’s first electric…

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  • June 21, 2025
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Hankook Tire introduces iON HT highway-terrain tire for electric light-duty trucks – Charged EVs

Hankook Tire America has introduced the iON HT, a highway-terrain tire specifically designed for electric light-duty trucks, highlighting improved load capacity, low rolling resistance and high durability. The tire addresses unique technical demands of electric truck platforms, including support for heavier weight due to large battery packs and cargo. Engineered with an “XL” load…

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