Light-duty trucks are often used for deliveries to supermarkets, convenience stores, and other services that support everyday life. In many cases, these vehicles are equipped with refrigeration or frozen storage capabilities and make multiple deliveries per day, requiring long operating hours and being driven long distances. Under such operating conditions, quick energy replenishment is essential to maintaining operational efficiency.

For such high-utilization applications, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)*2 which use hydrogen as a high-energy-density fuel, represent an effective option. Compared to BEVs, which face the challenge of long charging times, FCEVs can significantly reduce refueling time. Furthermore, because they offer a long driving range per refueling, they are well-suited for harsh operating environments.
Furthermore, like BEVs, FCEVs produce little vibration or noise and emit no CO2 while in use, thereby contributing to reduced environmental impact.

The new vehicle will be based on the ELF EV, launched in 2023 and designed using I-MACS*3, Isuzu’s product development platform. It adopts Toyota’s next-generation fuel cell stack, enhancing vehicle durability and extending its service life.

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The decision advances the broader Sergipe Águas Profundas (SEAP) development, following prior approval of the SEAP II module in late 2025. The projects are designed to unlock significant volumes of light oil and natural gas from deepwater fields offshore Brazil.

As part of the development, Petrobras is progressing contract negotiations for two floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units—P-81 and P-87—which will support SEAP I and SEAP II, respectively. SBM Offshore has been selected to build the units under a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, aimed at accelerating project delivery while maintaining capital flexibility.

Combined, the two FPSOs are expected to have installed capacity of up to 240,000 bpd of oil and 22 million cubic meters per day of natural gas. First oil is targeted for 2030, with gas exports expected to begin in 2031.

The SEAP development represents a major investment, with total project spending exceeding 60 billion reais and expected recoverable volumes of more than 1 billion boe. Petrobras said ongoing collaboration with suppliers and contract optimization efforts helped improve project economics and support final approval.

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The recognition places CPG among the top 1% of companies globally recognised for visionary innovation, market leadership and customer impact, with Frost & Sullivan highlighting the company’s ability to “redefine the asset class” of urban infrastructure.

Edward Fitzpatrick, Director and Chairman of CPG, said: “Streetlights have always been a cost. We have turned them into a revenue-generating asset. “iLamp replaces traditional data centre dependency by running AI processing directly within the streetlight itself, powered by solar energy and designed to generate revenue rather than consuming it. That means safer streets, cleaner energy and a model that can fund itself with no single point of failure, processing AI locally at the point where it’s needed rather than shipping data halfway around the world. This recognition from Frost & Sullivan validates our firm belief that infrastructure should not just support cities, it should power their future.”

Anirudh Bhaskaran, Associate Director at Frost & Sullivan, said: “Through unmatched durability, Conflow Power Group fills a gap in the smart urban infrastructure industry, where short product lifecycles and substandard components often impact long-term returns. Its price-to-performance strategy surpasses conventional smart lighting alternatives and aligns infrastructure investment with tangible benefits.”

Energy crisis
CPG won the award against a backdrop that makes its technology especially relevant. AI’s energy appetite has become a planetary challenge: electricity consumption from AI data centres is estimated at 415 terawatt-hours (TWh) and is set to more than double by 2030 to around 945 TWh, according to the International Energy Agency — prompting several nations to expand their nuclear programmes to cope. A Cornell University study found that by 2030, the current rate of AI growth in the US will add the equivalent of 10 million petrol cars’ carbon emissions to the atmosphere.

The crisis has taken on fresh urgency with the Iran war disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, laying bare just how fragile grid-dependent energy systems are – and how much cities stand to gain from infrastructure such as iLamp that adds to the power supply rather than drawing from it.

iLamp’s self-cleaning solar panels generate surplus electricity sufficient to support a range of technology including Nvidia AI processors, which draw just 15W per unit. Each unit becomes a node in a distributed AI computing network – through a partnership with British firm AI Factories Limited – generating a minimum of US$4,500 annually per iLamp, paid by AI firms, including OpenAI. Its carbon footprint is near-zero.

Cutting crime
CPG sold an exclusive licence to iLamp Florida LLC for US$45 million. iLamp Florida subsequently sold a sub-licence to iLamp Secure Inc. for US$80 million in a 50-year deal to provide advanced safety technology focused on sales to 4,400 schools across Florida — creating an addressable market valuation of US$777 million.

The iLamps supplied under this programme can carry integrated AI safety technology including weapon identification, gunshot detection and prevention, next-generation Automatic Licence Plate Recognition, BOLO alerts, facial recognition, early fire detection, smoke warnings, vehicle speed detection, and private wireless connectivity.

AI-powered rugby floodlights
A further version of iLamp, developed in collaboration with a major technology firm, will equip rugby clubs in the UK and France with AI-assisted cameras for tactical analysis alongside floodlighting for night training.
Over the past four months, CPG has submitted more than 160 proposals to commercial enterprises, municipalities, state and local governments, and universities. Engagements span two structures: direct procurement contracts for thousands of units, and Public-Private Partnership agreements covering tens of thousands of units – with iLamp provided at no upfront cost, funded through securitised compute revenue and green bond financing.

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The collaboration is centered around a strategic ambition to expand to more than 350 sites featuring Rechargeries @ Circle K, combining IONNA’s charging technology and driver-first experience with Circle K’s nationwide footprint. IONNA, which will assume operation of sites across Circle K’s existing U.S. charging portfolio, will rapidly convert and upgrade approximately 85 existing Circle K charging sites. Additionally, IONNA will accelerate new deployments at premium, high-traffic Circle K locations where no chargers currently exist. The first Rechargeries @ Circle K will begin serving customers by the end of 2026, followed by additional scale in 2027.

“We are honored that Circle K has recognized IONNA as a leader in the industry and entrusted us to serve their customers with the same care and commitment to excellence that they show now,” said Aaron Wolff, COO of IONNA. “Circle K’s scale, customer focus, and quality of location make them an ideal partner as we rapidly expand high-power charging where drivers already want to stop.”

With more than 7,300 stores in the U.S., Circle K is known for value, quality products and fast, friendly service at well maintained sites with modern stores and forecourts. Circle K offers a wide selection of snacks, fresh grab-and-go food, packaged and dispensed beverages, everyday convenience items and car wash options at select locations. Related News

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Cawthorne blend crude, the latest addition to Nigeria’s basket of crude grades, has an API gravity of 36.4, placing it firmly within the light, sweet category – comparable to Bonny Light, and highly valued in the global market for its superior petrol and diesel yields.

NNPC Ltd confirms that on Sunday, 5th April, 2026, the Cawthorne blend crude, which was loaded on an MT Eburones vessel, headed to The Netherlands, and unto the global market.

The maiden 950,000 barrels cargo was exported via the Cawthorne Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) vessel. Strategically located offshore Bonny, Rivers State, the FSO enhances crude evacuation from OML 18 and strengthens Nigeria’s export reliability, operational efficiency, and overall energy security.

The introduction of Cawthorne to the international market underscores NNPC Ltd’s deliberate strategy to unlock value from its asset base, deepen market competitiveness, and support the Presidential mandate of scaling crude oil production to three million barrels per day and gas output to 12 billion cubic feet per day by 2030.

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“Fleet electrification is accelerating across Europe, and institutions are looking for reliable partners to manage this transition. The Vatican illustrates that the real work of electrification begins after the vehicles are delivered,” says Giovanni Palazzo, CEO of Elli. “Our role is to translate the ambition of sustainable mobility into reliable day-to-day operations. This enables organisations to operate electric fleets efficiently across borders and to fully realise the economic benefits of electrification.”

Elli Mobility, the dedicated fleet and mobility services subsidiary from Elli, serves as the operational backbone for corporate fleet customers. This cooperation represents another step in the Vatican’s long-term sustainability strategy, which aims to convert the state’s vehicle fleet to climate-neutral mobility by 2030.

In recent years, the State of Vatican City has steadily expanded its electric mobility activities. In 2024, nearly 40 fully electric vehicles from Volkswagen’s ID. family were delivered as part of the ongoing fleet transition, followed by additional electric utility vehicles in 2025. Electric vehicles are expected to play an increasingly important role in the Vatican’s mobility operations as the fleet continues to evolve.

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The launch of the T03 LCV reflects Leapmotor’s aim to extend electric mobility beyond private customers and into the professional and commercial segment, where cities, small businesses and delivery operators are increasingly seeking zero‑emission vehicles capable of combining operational efficiency, low running costs and ease of use in dense urban environments. With stricter emission regulations, expanding low‑emission zones and the rise of last‑mile delivery, Leapmotor identified a clear market opportunity for a compact electric commercial vehicle that is practical, technologically advanced and accessible.

Derived from the Leapmotor T03 passenger car, the T03 LCV has been specifically adapted for professional use, combining compact exterior dimensions with a dedicated cargo area and proven electric technology.

Measuring 3,620 mm in length, 1,652 mm in width and 1,577 mm in height, the vehicle delivers strong load carrying‑capability offering a cargo volume of 657 litres and a maximum payload of up to 220 kg, making it particularly well suited for demanding urban operations. The Leapmotor T03 LCV is powered by a 70 kW (95 hp) electric motor delivering 158 Nm of torque, with a WLTP certified‑ range of up to 256 km, ensuring reliable performance for daily commercial operations. The 37.3 kWh battery supports AC charging up to 6.6 kW and DC fast charging up to 45 kW, allowing a 30–80% recharge in approximately 36 minutes, minimizing downtime during working hours. Related News