Nigeria set to become Africa’s first Electric Vehicle manufacturing country

The Federal Government has moved to establish Africa’s first Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant and develop critical infrastructure nationwide with the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea’s Asia Economic Development Committee (AEDC). According to a statement on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, signed on behalf of the Federal Gove...
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Windsor car salesman arrested for $40,000 in fraudulent vehicle sales

Windsor car salesman arrested for $40,000 in fraudulent vehicle sales

Published Feb 01, 2026 1 minute read Windsor Police Service logo. Photo by Dan Janisse /Windsor Star Article content Windsor police have charged a car salesman following a vehicle fraud investigation. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Windsor Star ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can shar...
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How to replace your AirTag battery

How to replace your AirTag battery

Apple’s AirTag is designed to run quietly in the background, helping you keep track of everyday items like keys, bags and luggage. Unlike many small trackers, an AirTag doesn’t need to be charged. Instead, it uses a standard replaceable coin cell battery that typically lasts around a year, depending on usage. When the battery runs low, your iPhone will alert you. Replacing it is a simple process that takes just a few minutes and doesn’t require any tools. This guide explains how to tell wh...
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2026 Budget: Customs duty exemption on lithium batteries to aid EV infra creation, says SIAM

2026 Budget: Customs duty exemption on lithium batteries to aid EV infra creation, says SIAM

New Delhi: Customs duty exemption on goods used to produce lithium batteries would enable creation of a robust electric vehicle infrastructure in the country, automobile industry body SIAM said on Sunday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while delivering Budget speech, proposed to extend the basic customs duty exemption given to capital goods used for manufacturing lithium-ion cells for batteries, to those used for manufacturing lithium-ion cells for battery energy storage systems too. ̶...
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Your phone might stay cool thanks to this new battery breakthrough

Your phone might stay cool thanks to this new battery breakthrough

Researchers develop a “thermal diode” that could control heat flow and extend battery life. Frankie / Unsplash Phones, electric vehicles, and other devices that run hot might soon have a powerful new tool keeping them cool. Engineers at the University of Houston have developed a novel thermal management technique that works like a “thermal diode,” allowing heat to flow in only one direction. This breakthrough, rooted in a concept called thermal rectification, has been developed by Bo Zha...
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3 tablet charging mistakes almost everyone makes (and how to fix them)

3 tablet charging mistakes almost everyone makes (and how to fix them)

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Unplug at 100%, and keep the battery between 20% and 80%. Avoid draining to 0%; store unused tablets at 50%. Use certified chargers to prevent stress and overheating. As someone who uses a tablet daily, I’m constantly looking for ways to make its battery last longer. However, some habits you don’t think twice about could actually be hurting your battery over time. There are ways to exten...
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Rolls-Royce’s New Electric SUV Prototype Spotted Undergoing Cold-weather Testing (Photos)

Rolls-Royce’s New Electric SUV Prototype Spotted Undergoing Cold-weather Testing (Photos)

Rolls-Royce’s new electric SUV prototype has been spotted undergoing cold-weather testing. Electric SUV will arrive as the brand’s second battery-electric vehicle, following the success of the Spectre Coupe. Spectre Coupe, the brand’s first EV, was Rolls-Royce’s best-selling car in 2025 after the Cullinan SUV. Electric Rolls-Royce SUV could rival the upcoming electric SUV models of Bentley and Range Rover. An electric Rolls-Royce SUV that could rival the upcoming battery-powered SUV mode...
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Off-duty maxi-taxi driver killed in crash | News Extra | trinidadexpress.com

Off-duty maxi-taxi driver killed in crash | News Extra | trinidadexpress.com

AN off-duty maxi-taxi driver was killed on Wednesday when the vehicle he was driving collided with a truck along the Eastern Main Road, Arima. He was identified as Nigel Cain. Police said that sometime around 3.30 p.m., Cain was driving his Mitsubishi pick-up in the company of another person in the front passenger seat when a truck heading in the opposite direction slammed into his van. The collision caused both vehicles to veer off the road. As a result, both Cain and the man sustained injuries...
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The dismaying response to a new Alex Pretti video

The dismaying response to a new Alex Pretti video

Last Wednesday, a video surfaced of Alex Pretti kicking out the taillight of an ICE vehicle, 11 days before Border Patrol agents shot him to death. Right-wing influencers quickly cast the incident as somehow exonerating the 37-year-old’s killers. In Megyn Kelly’s telling, the footage proved that the anti-ICE protester “had been victimizing” Border Patrol — not the other way around — and advised “illegal-loving Leftists” to “find another poster boy.” President Donald Trump, fo...
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China’s Advancements In Thermal Battery Tech Could Be A Game Changer

China’s Advancements In Thermal Battery Tech Could Be A Game Changer

Gorodenkoff/Getty Images Scientists in China may have found a way to drastically improve the performance of thermal batteries, which would dramatically improve their military applications. Thermal batteries can function effectively in extreme temperatures that traditional batteries cannot, meant to withstand heat up to 660 to 1,020 degrees Fahrenheit. By utilizing molten salt electrolytes, thermal batteries also offer a higher power output that makes them the battery of choice for military equip...
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