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DAFE Energy and IPMAN Collaborate on Distribution of Renewable Energy in Nigeria

DAFE Energy and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) are partnering to provide renewable energy solutions across Nigeria. This collaboration will enable the provision of Charging stations for Electric Vehicles, CNG conversion, and CNG Gas supply to both new and existing filling stations under IPMAN.     The DAFE-Magnifique team met with the national president of IPMAN, Alh. Abubakar Maigandi, and other IPMAN executives at the national headquarters of the assoc...
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Nigerian govt to compensate victims of Ogun gas explosion

Nigerian govt to compensate victims of Ogun gas explosion

The Federal Government has promised to compensate families of victims in last weekend’s gas explosion in Ogun State. Some people were killed when a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck lost control due to a brake failure and rammed into the road barricade in the Ita Oshin area of Abeokuta, the state capital, on Saturday. Several people were injured and properties were destroyed in the incident. The Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, who addressed journalists during an on-the-...
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BYD’s New Electric Vehicle Factory in Indonesia to Start Operation in 2026

BYD’s New Electric Vehicle Factory in Indonesia to Start Operation in 2026

Today, BYD Auto Indonesia announced a partnership agreement with PT Suryabuat Swadaya, the developer of the “Subang Smartpolitan” industrial park. Suryacipta Swadaya stated that BYD has chosen the “Subang Smartpolitan” industrial park as the site for its electric vehicle factory, which covers an area of over 108 hectares, making BYD the largest tenant in the park. The statement pointed out that the establishment of BYD’s electric vehicle factory in “Subang Smartpolitan” marks a sig...
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Inslee rolls out $45 million in subsidies for electric vehicles

Inslee rolls out $45 million in subsidies for electric vehicles

A motorist recharges his electric vehicle. Photo courtesy Vimeo This week, Gov. Jay Inslee announced $45 million in subsidies through a Department of Commerce grant program for families deemed “low-income” to purchase an EV TJ MartinellThe Center Square Washington One strategy for state officials looking to transition Washington’s transportation sector to electric vehicles is by subsidizing them with taxpayer dollars. This week, Gov. Jay Inslee announced $45 million in subsidies through a...
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Honda Plans to Establish Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Ontario, Canada

Honda Plans to Establish Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Ontario, Canada

Honda Plans to Establish Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Ontario, Canada – Honda to strengthen electric vehicle supply system and capability with an eye toward a future increase in EV demand in North America– Honda to support global initiative to make BEVs and FCEVs represent 100% of vehicle sales by 2040 by investing approximately CAD$15 billion, including investment by joint venture partners, to build a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) value chain in Canada–...
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LASG Traffic Cameras, Ogun Deploys Anti-crime Drone, LASG To Launch 2,000 CNG Buses, FG To Deploy First Batch Of CNG Vehicles

LASG Traffic Cameras, Ogun Deploys Anti-crime Drone, LASG To Launch 2,000 CNG Buses, FG To Deploy First Batch Of CNG Vehicles

LASG traffic cameras, Ogun State deploys anti-crime drone, LASG set to launch 2,000 CNG buses, FG set to deploy First Batch of CNG vehicles, news in the past week. Automatic Number Plate Recognition Cameras Captured 850,000 Violations In 15-months – LASG The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, says that the recently introduced Traffic Management Solution (TMS) device successfully captured 26,816 real-time traffic infringements in the last three months. While spe...
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Electric vehicle dip due to ‘lack of skilled labour’ to replace batteries 

Electric vehicle dip due to ‘lack of skilled labour’ to replace batteries 

The dip in electric vehicles’ (EVs) popularity is because there is a “lack of skilled labour” in dealing with secondhand EVs, according to a used car dealer.  The Irish Daily Mail reported today the goal to have a million EVs by the end of the decade has seemingly reached a dead end.  Blame has been laid at the foot of Transport Minister Eamon Ryan for failing to develop infrastructure that will facilitate EVs in the long-term.  User and new car dealer Nadia Adan told The Anton Savage S...
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Today’s Letters: On the pluses and uncertainties of electric vehicles, 24 Sussex, and Lansdowne 2.0

Today’s Letters: On the pluses and uncertainties of electric vehicles, 24 Sussex, and Lansdowne 2.0

Published Apr 27, 2024  •  Last updated 8 hours ago  •  10 minute read This aerial photograph taken on April 16, 2024 shows electric cars for export stacked at the international container terminal of Taicang Port in Suzhou, in China’s eastern Jiangsu Province. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT Photo by STR /AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Questions for EV boosters The government has created a deadline for industry to cease production of gas-powered vehicles in 2035. Let’s just give Dec. 31, 3035...
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Ford is losing boatloads of money on every electric vehicle sold

Ford is losing boatloads of money on every electric vehicle sold

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. A hot potato: Turning a substantial part of the automotive industry into an EV-only affair will likely take some time. Despite investing a significant amount of money into research and development, some carmakers are still losing a hefty sum on every EV model they sell. One of the largest automotive companies in the world lost $1.3 billion in its EV-only business unit known as “Model e̶...
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LASG Set To Launch 2,000 Gas-powered Mass Transit Buses, 250 Electric Taxis

LASG Set To Launch 2,000 Gas-powered Mass Transit Buses, 250 Electric Taxis

Lagos State Government announce plans to launch 2,000 New Mass Transit Buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Also confirmed that a private operator/ investor will, in the month of June, launch 250 new Electric powered (EV) Cabs. LASG also said that the recently introduced TMS device captured 26,816 real-time traffic infringements in the last three months. The Lagos State Government has announced plans to take transportation to the next level through the launch of 2,000 new mass transit...
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