Electric vehicles
3 days ago
In a groundbreaking step toward sustainable transportation and a cleaner environment, Francisco Motors Philippines has announced a strategic partnership with Nigerian entrepreneur and Honorary Consul of the Philippines in Lagos, Emmanuel Akpakwu, MFR. This collaboration will introduce electric vehicles (EVs) to Nigeria, with an aim to deliver clean, efficient, and affordable transportation options. Francisco Motors,…
3 Oct
The Federal Government has announced the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on diesel, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), also known as cooking gas, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Electric Vehicles (EVs), among others.
28 Sep
Despite its huge population, Nigeria is doing far less than one per cent of the global electric vehicle adoption, reason some experts have called for increased efforts towards keying into the new technology, which is the future.
29 Jul
In a groundbreaking move, Nigeria has taken a significant leap towards becoming a hub for electric vehicle innovation and excellence in Africa. Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), a Nigerian electric mobility firm, has secured a $275 million foreign direct investment (FDI) agreement with CRRC, a leading Chinese conglomerate. READ ALSO:Nigeria risk waterborne disease crisis, health…
18 Feb
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a game-changer in the constantly evolving transportation industry, providing eco-friendly and sustainable options in contrast to conventional combustion engine vehicles. The driving force behind this remarkable transformation is the lithium-ion battery, an advanced technology that empowers the electric propulsion systems propelling EVs into the future. Lithium-ion batteries have emerged as…
4 Jan
Tesla has been knocked off the top spot as the world’s best-selling electric vehicle maker for the first time by BYD after recording fewer deliveries than its Chinese rival in the past quarter.
22 Dec 2023
Experts said there is a need for the government to put in place proper policies and education to achieve a greener economy and scale up the electric vehicle (EV) campaign.
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The Edo State Vehicle Recovery Committee has successfully recovered 30 government-owned vehicles from former officials of the previous administration. The committee's chairman, Kelly Okungbowa, revealed that the vehicles were retrieved following valuable information provided by whistleblowers, a statement by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, said on Monday. Among the recovered vehicles…