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Nigerian ride-hailing drivers are receiving cars they can own through a $100 million partnership between LagRide and United Bank for Africa. The Drive To Own program rewards top-performing drivers with a path from renting to ownership.
Electric vehicles aren't just competing anymore—they're winning. In California, EVs claimed the top spot in five different vehicle categories last year, signaling a major shift in what Americans want to drive.
Hourcar, a nonprofit car-sharing service in the Twin Cities, just received $500,000 from Xcel Energy to expand its electric vehicle fleet into underserved neighborhoods. With nearly 14,000 members and 670,000 trips completed, the service is helping low-income residents access clean transportation without the burden of car ownership.
African countries are skipping traditional car ownership and jumping straight to electric vehicles, with sales growing from 4,000 to 25,000 in just two years. This technological leapfrog could save billions while creating jobs and cleaning the air.
Electric vehicle owners are speaking up about which cars they truly love, and the results might surprise skeptics. Consumer Reports just revealed the EVs that drivers are eager to purchase for a second time.
Malaysia's national postal service is putting the country's first fully autonomous electric delivery vehicle on the road. The six-month trial could pave the way for driverless logistics across the nation.
The US Army is partnering with electric truck makers to test hybrid military vehicles that run quietly on batteries but carry gas generators for extended missions. The shift could slash fuel costs and eliminate dozens of fuel truck companies.
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility just became the first commercial vehicle maker in India to sell 400,000 electric vehicles, proving clean transportation is taking off where it matters most. These electric three-wheelers and small cargo vehicles have already traveled 9 billion kilometers while cutting 185,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ from the air.
New York just boosted its electric vehicle rebate program with $30 million in fresh funding, making it easier for drivers to switch to cleaner cars. The state-backed rebates offer up to $2,000 off at the dealership, while electric vehicle owners save hundreds annually on fuel costs.
A decade after its founding, Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO just built its one millionth car, marking a stunning rise in the global shift to clean transportation. The milestone signals China's emergence as a major force in the worldwide electric vehicle revolution.
Volkswagen just handed over its two millionth all-electric vehicle, marking a huge leap in the company's transformation from traditional carmaker to electric vehicle leader. The milestone ID.3 was delivered in Dresden this week, celebrating over a decade of electric innovation.
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South African companies are switching to electric vehicles not for environmental credits, but because the math finally works. Fleet operators are saving hundreds of thousands of rands over five years compared to traditional vehicles.
Nigeria is supercharging its path to cleaner transportation by adding electric vehicles to its national compressed natural gas program. The move gives millions of Nigerians two affordable, eco-friendly alternatives to expensive petrol-powered vehicles.
A construction vehicle manufacturer slashed cabin emissions by up to 42% by ditching welding for high-tech glue. The swap made vehicles lighter, stronger, and cleaner without sacrificing safety.
Nigerian police tracked down and recovered two government vehicles stolen at gunpoint in Abuja after they were smuggled across borders to Burkina Faso. The successful international operation shows how cross-border cooperation is breaking up vehicle trafficking networks across West Africa.
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility just became the first Indian commercial vehicle maker to sell 400,000 electric vehicles, powering livelihoods while avoiding emissions equal to planting 8.3 million trees. The company now aims to put 1 million EVs on Indian roads by 2031.
The used electric vehicle market just hit a historic milestone: EVs now cost nearly the same as gas cars. While new EV sales dropped 28% in early 2026, used electric vehicles are flying off dealer lots at prices just $1,300 more than gas-powered cars.
Ethiopia just opened its fourth major fast-charging station for electric vehicles, cementing its position as Africa's green transportation leader. The country is now building 16 more charging hubs along a key trade route to support its growing electric vehicle revolution.
Hyundai's new electric vehicle plant in Ellabell, Georgia represents the state's biggest economic development project ever, bringing thousands of jobs and workforce training opportunities to the region. The factory is already producing vehicles that will drive the clean energy transition across America.
Hyundai and Kia are on track to sell their 10 millionth eco-friendly vehicle this year, just 18 years after launching their first hybrid. The milestone shows how betting on both hybrids and electric vehicles can create real momentum in the shift away from gas-powered cars.
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