Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van

Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van

By  TOM KRISHER Updated : , ,   DETROIT (AP) — Facing competition from automakers with lower costs, Ford Motor Co. is shifting its electric vehicle strategy and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van. The company says all will cost less, have longer range and be profitable before taxes within a year of reaching showrooms. Ford, which is losing millions on its current EVs, gave few details about the new products. But it said production of its next...
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Boost for electric vehicle drivers as SSE opens its first charging hub

Boost for electric vehicle drivers as SSE opens its first charging hub

Drivers of electric vehicles have received a significant boost with the announcement of a series of new, 10-bay charging stations being developed by power company SSE. But grants for motorists need to be restored in the upcoming budget, if Government targets for the numbers of electric vehicles on the roads are to be achieved, according to a leading academic. This week SSE launched the first of its new multi-vehicle charging stations off the M4 at Lough Sheever Corporate Park in Mullingar, Co We...
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Benefits Highlighted As Gov Sule Commissions Greeville LNG & CNG Station In Lafia

Benefits Highlighted As Gov Sule Commissions Greeville LNG & CNG Station In Lafia

Press Releases marking a significant milestone Published 13 hours ago on August 20, 2024 The Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, today inaugurated the Greenville LNG and CNG Station in Shabu, Lafia, marking a significant milestone in the state’s journey towards economic prosperity and environmental sustainability. The commissioning of this state-of-the-art facility is expected to bring numerous benefits to the people of Nasarawa State, including: Crea...
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European debut: Yanfeng presents innovative interior concept EVI for electric vehicles

European debut: Yanfeng presents innovative interior concept EVI for electric vehicles

Neuss, Germany – August 20, 2024. Yanfeng unveils its Electric Vehicle Interior (EVI) concept in Europe for the first time. The vision: a vehicle interior which provides unique interior experiences based on the notion of freedom, so that the cockpit area offers plenty of space for the body and relief for the mind. The company’s designers eliminated the traditional instrument panel and integrated all key functions into an innovative Smart Cabin seat modul. These include intelligent surfac...
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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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