Could electric race cars soon be faster than Formula 1?

Could electric race cars soon be faster than Formula 1?

A Citroen Racing Formula E car during pre-season testing ahead of the 2025-26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Independent Photo Agency/Alamy With their sleek lines, smoking tyres and thunderous engines, Formula 1 cars have been the fastest road vehicles for the past 50 years. But electric vehicles may soon become the quickest on Earth, as the battery-powered cars of the upstart Formula E racing championship are making huge technological strides. Formula E has just unveiled its generation 4...
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World Premiere of the New Hilux in Asia

World Premiere of the New Hilux in Asia

World Premiere of the New Hilux in Asia Diverse powertrains, including BEVs and FCEVs, to be deployed globally under the multi-pathway approach Toyota City, Japan, Nov 10, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will globally deploy diverse powertrains, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), based on its multi-pathway approach to achieve a carbon-neutral society. On November 10, Toyota held the world pre...
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A ₦500 million fine and a bold vision: Inside Nigeria’s electric vehicle bill

A ₦500 million fine and a bold vision: Inside Nigeria’s electric vehicle bill

On November 5, 2025, the Nigerian Senate advanced the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill to its second reading, a major step toward regulating and accelerating the country’s shift to electric vehicles. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North), introduces wide-ranging incentives and mandates—alongside steep penalties—that could redefine how vehicles are manufactured, imported, and distributed in Africa’s largest economy. If passed, Nigeri...
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I used the Doogee S200 Max rugged phone for a week and the battery lasted on a single charge, but not everything impressed me

I used the Doogee S200 Max rugged phone for a week and the battery lasted on a single charge, but not everything impressed me

TechRadar Verdict The S200 Max is one of the nicest-looking rugged smartphones on the market, with an industrial, slightly futuristic aesthetic. Its angular lines, rubber-edged corners and IP certifications mean it can stand up to pretty much anything we put it through. However, like so many smartphones, it just lacks a bit of processing power and, whilst it boasts high-resolution cameras, they’re not as good as lower-resolution alternatives. Pros + Long battery life + Will withstand the e...
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OneXPlayer’s premium gaming handheld packs an external 85Wh battery

OneXPlayer’s premium gaming handheld packs an external 85Wh battery

For about the price of a mid-range custom PC build, you could instead opt for a top-of-the-line gaming handheld called the OneXFly Apex. OneXPlayer launched its latest Indiegogo campaign for its upcoming handheld that starts at $1,399 and goes up to $2,299 for a fully kitted-out version. While most portable gamers are better off with the Steam Deck, the OneXFly Apex separates itself from the crowd with high-end specs, an external 85Wh battery, and the option for liquid cooling. OneXPlayer hasn&#...
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Is The 20-80 Charging Rule For Your iPhone Really Effective? Here’s What The Science Says

Is The 20-80 Charging Rule For Your iPhone Really Effective? Here’s What The Science Says

Yalcinsonat1/Getty Images If you own a smartphone, be it an Apple iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy, you’ve likely heard of the “20-80 charging rule,” which maintains that keeping your phone charged between 20% and 80% is the best way to keep your phone’s battery healthy and extend the life of your phone. In today’s world of information overload, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction, and there are plenty of myths about smartphones floating around out there (no, you...
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Four dead, several others injured in Gombe road crash

Four dead, several others injured in Gombe road crash

A ghastly lone crash along the ever-busy Cham-Numan road, in the Balanga LGA axis, has claimed four lives, while several others were injured. The crash was confirmed on Sunday by the Gombe State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), through the Sector Commander, CC Samson Kaura, who disclosed that among the victims was a child. According to him, the crash occurred due to loss of control by the driver as a result of violating the speed limit. Kaura said, “The crash happened ar...
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The EV battery tech that’s worth the hype, according to experts

The EV battery tech that’s worth the hype, according to experts

This story was originally published by WIRED and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. You’ve seen the headlines: This battery breakthrough is going to change the electric vehicle forever. And then … silence. You head to the local showroom, and the cars all kind of look and feel the same. WIRED got annoyed about this phenomenon. So we talked to battery technology experts about what’s really going on in electric vehicle batteries. Which technologies are here?...
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This battery analyzer I discovered is a power users’ dream – how it stands out

This battery analyzer I discovered is a power users’ dream – how it stands out

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I’ve worked hard over the past few years to move away from disposable alkaline batteries and replace them with rechargeable equivalents. After all, there are some great brands of rechargeable AAA, AA, C, and D cell batteries available that will last you for years.  And I’ve found that the best way to take care of these batteries is to charge them using a decent charger. Too many chargers pile in the amps, which in turn bakes th...
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Nord Unveils ‘Tavet Motion’ Electric Vehicle Brand, Launches Three Models Into The Nigerian Market

Nord Unveils ‘Tavet Motion’ Electric Vehicle Brand, Launches Three Models Into The Nigerian Market

Nord launches ‘Tavet Motion’ Electric Vehicle Brand, unveils three models into the Nigerian Market. At the launch event, Tavet Motion unveiled Luto : a compact city car, Garent : a luxury sedan and Vant : a logistics van. Lagos-based Nigerian automaker, Nord Automobiles Limited, has unveiled Tavet Motion, an Electric Vehicle brand that will focus on the assembly, manufacture, sales and aftersales of Made-in-Nigeria electric vehicles (EVs). At the unveiling event at the Oriental Hotel in Lago...
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