FG Commissions CNG Buses, Hoodlums Attack BRT Bus, LASDRI Commences CBT For Recertification, LASG Seizes Alcoholic Drinks From Garages, News In The Past Week

FG Commissions CNG Buses, Hoodlums Attack BRT Bus, LASDRI Commences CBT For Recertification, LASG Seizes Alcoholic Drinks From Garages, News In The Past Week

Tinubu commissions IVM CNG buses, hoodlums attack BRT bus, LASDRI commences CBT for drivers’ recertification, LASG seizes alcoholic drinks from garages, news in the past week. Tinubu Commissions Thirty 100-passenger Innoson CNG-powered Hybrid Buses President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday commissioned thirty (30) Innoson-branded Hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses at the State House, Abuja, to cushion the effects of transportation on Nigerians. Twenty of the buses were donated by De...
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Chinese envoy dares EU and US to ‘catch up’ in electric vehicles to justify tariffs

Chinese envoy dares EU and US to ‘catch up’ in electric vehicles to justify tariffs

The US and European Union should step up production of affordable electric vehicles to justify their tariffs on Chinese EVs, Beijing’s top envoy in South Africa said, speaking ahead of a major China-Africa summit where green energy is expected to be high on the agenda. Chinese ambassador Wu Peng said at a climate change event in Pretoria on Thursday that China – a leader in EV technology, solar energy and other new energy products – had played a big role in cutting harmful carbon emissions...
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Fast charging gets faster in LFP batteries via electric vehicle maker Zeekr

Fast charging gets faster in LFP batteries via electric vehicle maker Zeekr

From ESS News Zeekr, an electric vehicle (EV) maker within the Geely Auto group, has integrated its self-developed fast-charging battery technology, based on lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) chemistry, into its latest vehicles. Zeekr introduced its so-called ‘Golden Battery’ in December, touting fast-charging capabilities made possible through a prismatic in-house design. According to the company, the 75 kWh battery pack supports ‘5.5C ultra-fast charging,’ enabling vehicles to charge from 1...
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FG buys 70 CNG buses from local manufacturer

FG buys 70 CNG buses from local manufacturer

The Federal Government has taken delivery of 70 hybrid Jet Mover buses from Jet Motor Company in a bid to enhance the country’s transportation sector. The Nigerian automobile manufacturer made this disclosure in a statement to The PUNCH on Monday. The buses, which operate on compressed natural gas and premium motor spirit, are expected to provide affordable and comfortable transportation for Nigerians. The handover ceremony, held at Jet Motor Company’s plant in Ajah, Lagos State, was attende...
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China’s Zeekr to launch electric vehicles in Japan next year

China’s Zeekr to launch electric vehicles in Japan next year

Chinese EV maker Zeekr aims to achieve $18 billion market valuation before an IPO in the US. Credit: Zeekr Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr is planning to sell two premium EV models in Japan in 2025 and hopes to open showrooms in Tokyo and the Osaka area ahead of the launch later this year, according to vice president Chen Yu, Nikkei has reported. The news comes after the Geely-affiliated EV maker recently announced entry into some other right-hand-drive markets, including Hong Kong, Thailan...
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President Tinubu inaugurates 30 CNG-powered buses donated to the federal government 

President Tinubu inaugurates 30 CNG-powered buses donated to the federal government 

President Bola Tinubu inaugurated 30 hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses donated to the federal government, capable of transporting 3,000 passengers.  According to a state house press release, the newly inaugurated buses were manufactured by Innoson Motors and donated to the federal government by the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).  Dame Winifred Akpani, Chairperson of DAPPMAN, ex...
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Tinubu Commissions Thirty 100-passenger Innoson CNG-powered Hybrid Buses

Tinubu Commissions Thirty 100-passenger Innoson CNG-powered Hybrid Buses

President Tinubu commissions thirty (30) 100-passenger Innoson CNG-powered Hybrid buses. 20 of the buses were donated by DAPPMAN, while NNPC Ltd, through, NNPC Foundation, donated 10. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday commissioned thirty (30) Innoson-branded Hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses at the State House, Abuja, to cushion the effects of transportation on Nigerians. Twenty of the buses were donated by Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPM...
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Tinubu Unveils CNG Buses, Vows To Satisfy Nigerians’ Demands On Transportation

Tinubu Unveils CNG Buses, Vows To Satisfy Nigerians’ Demands On Transportation

Posted by African Examiner Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Monday said his administration was determined to satisfy the yearnings of Nigerians on transportation. The President made the remark while inaugurating 30 hybrid CNG buses donated by Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) to the Federal Government on Monday in Abuja. “It is a great joy for me to receive these buses on beha...
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CNG Conversion Incentive : NASENI Offers 50% Discount For Rideshare Drivers Who Use MY-CNG App

CNG Conversion Incentive : NASENI Offers 50% Discount For Rideshare Drivers Who Use MY-CNG App

NASENI launches Pi-CNG Conversion Incentive Program for rideshare sector, alongside the introduction of MY-CNG App. Pi-CNG Conversion Incentive Program offers a 50 percent discount to drivers who sign up and use the MY-CNG App. The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) on Friday August 9th 2024 launched the Presidential CNG Initiative’s (Pi-CNG) Conversion Incentive Program for rideshare sector, alongside the introduction of the MY-CNG App. The Pi-CNG Conversion I...
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Number of battery-only electric vehicles skyrockets in Hungary

Number of battery-only electric vehicles skyrockets in Hungary

The number of battery-only electric vehicles registered in Hungary rose to close to 61,000 in July, the energy ministry said on social media on Monday. Number of electric vehicles skyrockets in Hungary The overall number of vehicles with green plates including hybrids exceeded 100,000 in June, the ministry said. Read also: New automotive investment in Hungary: groundbreaking ceremony held Hungary to implement stricter measures for hazardous vehicles and rule-breaking drivers Featured image: depo...
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