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  • December 4, 2025
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MIT – Driving American battery innovation forward – Batteries News

MIT – Driving American battery innovation forward At MITEI’s Fall Colloquium, General Motors’ battery development expert emphasized how affordability, accessibility, and commercialization can position the US as a leader in battery tech. Advancements in battery innovation are transforming both mobility and energy systems alike, according to Kurt Kelty, vice president of battery, propulsion, and…

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  • December 3, 2025
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FG, UP Plc partner to enhance youth capacities in publishing, printing

THE Federal Government and a publishing firm, University Press Plc, have partnered to strengthen the capacities of youths in the area of publishing, printing operations and management. The partnership is a three-month skill acquisition and empowerment training for beneficiary youths to make them job-ready in the world of printing, or even set up their…

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  • December 1, 2025
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Kia’s PV5 wins ‘2026 International Van of the Year’

By Moses Akaigwe Kia Corporation’s all-electric PV5 has been awarded the ‘2026 International Van of the Year’ (IVOTY), becoming the first Korean vehicle and Asia’s first electric van to receive the industry’s highest global honour. The recognition, presented at SOLUTRANS 2025 in Lyon, France, follows a unanimous vote by 26 leading commercial vehicle journalists…

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  • December 1, 2025
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CATL–Stellantis Break Ground on €4.1B Spain Gigafactory

Chinese EV battery maker CATL, together with its partner Stellantis, celebrated the groundbreaking of their 50:50 joint venture’s 50 GWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) gigafactory in Zaragoza, Spain. The project marks one of Europe’s most significant battery investments to date, accelerating affordable and sustainable electric mobility across the continent. Set to start production in late 2026, the plant will…

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  • December 1, 2025
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GM-Pilot EV charging network now spans over 25 states

GM-Pilot stations with EVgo now cover more than 130 locations The automaker also has GM Energy projects with ChargePoint and EVgo GM is also part of Ionna, seeking 30,000 fast-chargers by 2030 Automakers beyond just Tesla have been committing to the EV infrastructure buildout; and among them, General Motors remains one of the most…

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  • November 29, 2025
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Lagos, NARTO Seal Strategic Partnership on 2,000 CNG trucks, Safety Reforms for Drivers – THISDAYLIVE

The Lagos State Government has intensified its efforts to modernise haulage and logistics operations, announcing a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) for the deployment of 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks across the state. The agreement followed a closed-door stakeholders’ engagement involving key representatives of the transportation sector….

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  • November 28, 2025
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UK Government introduces pay-per-mile taxation for EVs – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

New distance-based taxation system charges EV drivers 3p per mile from 2028 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new distance-based road tax system for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, launching in April 2028 as part of the government’s strategy to replace declining fuel duty revenues. The scheme will charge battery EV drivers 3p per…

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  • November 28, 2025
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Wireless EV charging pioneers Electreon and InductEV aim to combine forces

Wireless EV charging is about much more than convenience. The true benefits are seen in the commercial EV market. As InductEV’s then-president M. David Dealy explained to Charged in a 2024 interview, inductive charging can enable EV fleets to deliver the same service with smaller batteries, reduce vehicle costs, and extend battery life. Now…

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  • November 28, 2025
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You Want A Used Tesla With These Batteries

A used Tesla Model 3 is easily one of the best electric cars you can buy—and probably one of the best cars, period. Tesla’s original mainstream EV is abundant on the secondhand market, has solid range and charging specs, packs class-leading software and can be bought for well under $20,000 these days.  But what’s…

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  • November 27, 2025
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AUDI E SUV concept goes official at the auto expo in Guangzhou

Audi’s ambitious product initiative in China is set to continue at a rapid pace. Together with SAIC, Audi has established a new brand, AUDI, which is now presenting the AUDI E SUV concept as a preview of future developments. This near-production exterior model represents a progressive, large premium SUV that embodies the unmistakable identity…

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  • November 27, 2025
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ACCI, NADDC, Surge Africa Advocates Nigeria’s E-Mobility Infrastructure – THISDAYLIVE

Michael Olugbode in Abuja Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), in partnership with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and Surge Africa, has called for urgent action to advance electric mobility infrastructure in Nigeria.  The call was made in Abuja on Wednesday during a high-level roundtable dialogue to commemorate the World…

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