NIPCO to complete four new CNG stations in May

NIPCO to complete four new CNG stations in May

By Sulaimon Salau  14 April 2024   |   3:11 am NIPCO Gas is taking auto gas closer to Nigerians, as it plans to launch four new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Lagos between April and May this year. NIPCO Gas is taking auto gas closer to Nigerians, as it plans to launch four new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Lagos between April and May this year.     Similarly, NIPCO Gas presently operates 15 AutoCNG stations across Nigeria and vehicles from Lagos can travel up to Abuja...
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Northern groups flay NEF for ‘regretting voting’ Tinubu

Northern groups flay NEF for ‘regretting voting’ Tinubu

By Chijioke Kingsley Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Coalition of Concerned Northern Groups, CCNG, has expressed concern over the Northern Elders Forum’s statement that it will not vote for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. CCNG described the statement “as wrongly depicting the government of President Bola Tinubu.” The president of the group, Muhammad Ibrahim, said in a statement issued on Saturday: “The Coalition of Concerned Northern Groups (CCNG) finds it pertinent to respond to the recent...
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Ford looks to convert Tesla owners with ‘Conquest Bonus Cash,’ offering $1,500 rebates for F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles

Ford looks to convert Tesla owners with ‘Conquest Bonus Cash,’ offering $1,500 rebates for F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles

The market for electric vehicles has slowed down recently, and Ford is taking aim at the top EV maker, offering a special rebate to lure Tesla owners. A new Ford incentive dubbed the “Tesla Competitive Conquest Bonus Cash” offers existing Tesla owners an additional $1,500 off the price of a new Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, Ford Authority reported on Thursday. A Ford source confirmed the rebate to Yahoo Finance, which added that it also applies to the Mustang Mach-E electric S...
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Forget Rivian, Buy This Magnificent Electric Vehicle Stock Instead

Forget Rivian, Buy This Magnificent Electric Vehicle Stock Instead

With its monumental initial public offering (IPO) in November 2021, Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) arrived on the electric vehicle (EV) scene with a bang. As the largest IPO for an American company since Meta in 2014, Rivian raised a whopping $12 billion. But since its public debut, things have been a little rough. In an industry that is growing more competitive by the year, Rivian has been confronted with challenge after challenge and continues to struggle to gain its footing. For this reason, and a han...
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U.S. Senator Pushes for Ban on Chinese Electric Vehicles

U.S. Senator Pushes for Ban on Chinese Electric Vehicles

ZeroHedge The leading economics blog online covering financial issues, geopolitics and trading. More Info Premium Content By ZeroHedge – Apr 12, 2024, 2:00 PM CDT Senator Brown argues that Chinese EVs subsidized by the government pose an existential threat to the American auto industry and national security. He expresses concerns about unfair competition, potential job losses, and risks associated with data access by the Chinese government. Senator Brown urges Biden to take bold action and...
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“Ban Chinese electric vehicles now,” demands US senator

“Ban Chinese electric vehicles now,” demands US senator

BYD in the crosshairs — China’s EV industry benefits from billions of dollars in government subsidies. Jonathan M. Gitlin – Apr 12, 2024 3:46 pm UTC Enlarge / BYD electric cars stand at a BYD dealership on April 05, 2024, in Berlin, Germany. BYD, which stands for Build Your Dreams, is a Chinese manufacturer that went from making solar panels to electric cars. The company is seeking to gain a foothold in the German auto market. Sean Gallup/Getty Images Influential US Senator Sherrod...
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More electric vehicles, flying cars coming to UAE, says top Chinese diplomat

More electric vehicles, flying cars coming to UAE, says top Chinese diplomat

Dubai in particular is seen as an increasingly attractive market Photo by Rahul Gajjar Published: Fri 12 Apr 2024, 6:00 AM Last updated: Sat 13 Apr 2024, 12:11 AM More electric vehicles (EV) and even flying cars manufactured in China are expected to arrive to the UAE soon, the newly-appointed Chinese consul general Ou Boqian has confirmed to Khaleej Times. “The UAE and China relations are growing in all aspects. And as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of our bilateral relationship, we see fur...
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Huawei HIMA’s Luxeed S7 Electric Vehicle Reintroduced Following Production Challenges, Sparks Rivalry with Xiaomi SU7

Huawei HIMA’s Luxeed S7 Electric Vehicle Reintroduced Following Production Challenges, Sparks Rivalry with Xiaomi SU7

Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) reintroduced its Luxeed S7 electric vehicle today, following a string of production hurdles that plagued the vehicle’s initial debut. HIMA, spearheaded by Huawei, stands as a pivotal player in the electric vehicle (EV) market. The revamped Luxeed S7 is now available at a price range of U$34,516 to US$48,333, aligning closely with the newly unveiled Xiaomi SU7. This move is seen as reigniting the longstanding rivalry between Huawei and Xia...
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APC fixes April 12 for screening of Ondo governorship aspirants

APC fixes April 12 for screening of Ondo governorship aspirants

Following the declaration of Thursday as public holiday by the Federal Government, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has extended the screening of its aspirants for the November 16 Ondo State governorship election to Friday. This was contained in a message on the party’s official X page, @OfficialAPCNg on Wednesday. “Due to the inclusion of Thursday, April 11, as a public holiday by the Federal Government for ELd el-Fitr, all aspirants are requested to attend the screening on Friday, April...
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As the Electric Vehicle Market Collapses, Politico Claims GOP Will Suffer From Divisive Election Topic

As the Electric Vehicle Market Collapses, Politico Claims GOP Will Suffer From Divisive Election Topic

Not to imply that Politico is desperately shilling for Joe Biden, but a new editorial by GOP consultant Mike Murphy tries to imply that Republicans opposing a proposition that has mounting problems and diminishing interest will become a poison pill for the party come November. The electric vehicle market has been a pet project of Joe Biden since he took office, and it has proven a failing enterprise since. One indicator of the wrong-headed approach was seen from Pete Buttigieg recently, as he ap...
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