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Major technological disruptions tend to come in waves, and it’s rare for the companies that lead the first waves to be at the forefront of subsequent waves (anybody remember Blackberry? MySpace? Yahoo?). Few companies have so completely dominated the first wave of a tech tsunami as Tesla, which produced the first EV that the…
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Dutch lithium supplier AMG seeks to bypass China FRANKFURT, Jan 29 (Reuters) – Dutch miner and lithium supplier AMG Critical Materials (AMG.AS), plans to reduce dependence on China by processing battery-grade lithium for electric vehicles in Brazil, Portugal and Germany, its head of development told Reuters. AMG development head Michael Connor said the firm…
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adminisHybrid-electric vehicles dethroned purely petrol-powered cars as the top power option among consumers in Europe last year, data showed Tuesday. Some 1.88 million new vehicles were registered in 2025 in the European Union, an increase of 1.8 per cent from the previous year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). New car…
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A cross-party commission has published recommendations for Britain’s battery industry, warning that the UK is at a decisive moment for automotive competitiveness and investment. The Commission, chaired by Lord Hutton of Furness and composed of parliamentarians and industry experts, says that as Europe, the United States and Asia continue to attract gigafactory investment, the…
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Owners report more than ten times the issues with Shell Recharge, EVgo, or Blink than with Tesla Rivian’s own charging network was second only to Tesla Hardware-related issues have become more prevalent than payment problems Charging networks operated by Tesla and Rivian tended to have fewer problems than non-automaker efforts, according to a recent…
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Volvo Cars has unveiled the Volvo EX60 Cross Country, a tougher, adventure‑ready counterpart to the all‑electric EX60. Building on the EX60’s foundations, the Cross Country variant inherits the model’s long‑range electric performance, rapid charging capability, and suite of advanced technologies designed to enhance comfort, safety, and everyday usability. But Volvo positions this version as……
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adminisOlufemi Adeyemi The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has said fuel prices across the country are expected to keep declining, as supply improves and competition intensifies in the energy sector. NMDPRA’s Chief Executive, Saidu Mohammed, made the announcement on Sunday during an inspection of Aradel Holdings Plc facilities in Ogbele community,…
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adminisChinese technology giant Xiaomi moved to shore up investor confidence on Friday, unveiling a stock buyback programme of up to HK$2.5 billion ($321 million) that pushed its shares more than 2% higher in Hong Kong trading. The move comes at a sensitive moment for the Beijing-based group, which straddles smartphones, electric vehicles and smart…
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For all their many strengths—including better performance, zero emissions, no drivetrain maintenance and the ability to charge at home—electric vehicles come with some unique tradeoffs when temperatures drop. Granted, gas-powered cars don’t exactly thrive in freezing temperatures, either. Engines can struggle to start, 12-volt battery performance suffers and fuel economy can drop significantly. They…
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Earlier this month, a little-known Finnish startup shocked the world when it claimed to have beaten Toyota, Samsung, LG Energy, Quantumscape and any number of Chinese automakers at commercializing the Holy Grail of electric-vehicle power: solid-state batteries. Helsinki-based Donut Lab said at CES 2026 that it has a class-leading solid-state battery ready to go…
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Dubai’s love affair with automobiles goes far beyond speed and status. While the city is famed for its fleets of Lamborghinis and Ferraris, there’s a quieter, more refined side to its automotive culture—one that unfolds at luxury car exhibitions celebrating timeless elegance over raw horsepower. Unlike high-octane supercar launches or tech-heavy EV expos, a…
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adminisOil & Gas THIRTY-two (32) journalists from different media organisations benefitted from a strategic 3-days capacity‑building workshop in Abuja which ended on Wednesday. The workshop offered new insights into the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence and digital communication in today’s newsroom. The training, held under the #NLNGChangeYourStory initiative, reinforces NLNG’s commitment to strengthening…
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