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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Are you going to Slovakia? From today you will pay approximately 6 CZK more per liter of diesel than locals

Slovakia has implemented a dual pricing system for diesel fuel, charging foreign-registered vehicles more than local ones.

Mar 23 • 09:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Drivers say WA's EV highway 'not fit for purpose' amid litany of issues

Electric vehicle drivers in Western Australia report significant problems with the state-owned charging network, raising concerns about its adequacy amid rising EV sales.

Mar 23 • 05:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Iran's Heavy Recovery in Hormuz... $2 Million to Pass One Tanker, Claims Report

The article discusses how Iran is charging significant fees to allow oil tankers to pass through the strategically important Hormuz Strait amid an ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel, resulting in an escalating oil and gas crisis worldwide.

Mar 23 • 03:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Ultra-fast charging of electric cars is about to become a reality

Companies are developing ultra-fast charging systems for electric vehicles that could significantly reduce recharging times, paving the way for wider adoption of EVs.

Mar 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Trump Targets Electric Car Chargers – Threatens to Stifle Development of Charging Network

Trump's administration is pushing for a 100% American-made requirement for electric vehicle charging network components, facing opposition from officials in 20 states who claim it would undermine expansion efforts.

Mar 22 • 19:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS: Explosion in the bathroom: woman narrowly escaped with her life, but the manufacturer offered ridiculous compensation

A woman in the UK narrowly escaped a potential tragedy when her electric toothbrush exploded and caught fire overnight, even though it was not charging.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Did you receive a notification about double charging? Don't do this at all

The Finnish Cyber Security Center warns against fraudulent emails claiming that users' payments have been charged twice, advising caution not to click on any links in the messages.

Mar 22 • 06:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Entrepreneur Charged Ethiopian Care Workers Over 700,000 Euros as Fees in Finland

An entrepreneur in Espoo exploited the ignorance of Ethiopian nurses about Finnish law, illegally charging them fees totaling over 700,000 euros for employment services.

Mar 21 • 15:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The End of Long Charging Times? The First Quantum Battery Defies Logic

Researchers in Australia have developed a groundbreaking quantum battery that significantly reduces charging times, challenging traditional energy storage principles.

Mar 21 • 12:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Law in Paraíba allows installation of chargers for electric cars in condominiums

A new state law in Paraíba allows residents to install individual electric car chargers in their condominium parking spaces.

Mar 21 • 12:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Members of criminal faction convicted for charging 'water fee' from merchants in MT

Two members of a criminal faction were convicted of extorting merchants by charging an illegal 'water fee' in Brazil's Mato Grosso state, reportedly collecting over R$ 1.5 million through intimidation tactics.

Mar 20 • 20:18 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Circle K chargers are working again

After being out of service for about an hour, all Circle K charging stations across Norway are now operational again.

Mar 20 • 16:49 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

All Circle K charging stations are out of service

All electric vehicle charging stations operated by Circle K in Norway are currently out of service.

Mar 20 • 16:16 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

All Circle K Charging Stations Were Out of Service

All Circle K charging stations in Norway were temporarily out of service on Friday afternoon but were back online after nearly two hours.

Mar 20 • 16:16 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

All Circle K charging stations out of service throughout the country

All electric vehicle charging stations operated by Circle K in Norway went out of service on Friday afternoon, causing inconvenience for many drivers.

Mar 20 • 16:16 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Adressa: All Circle K charging stations out of service across the country

All electric vehicle charging stations operated by Circle K in Norway are currently out of service, causing inconvenience to customers.

Mar 20 • 16:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'No EV charging was happening at my home,' says Saurabh, who survived the Indore fire tragedy, disputing the EV theory

Saurabh Pugalia, a survivor of the Indore fire that claimed eight family members, refutes claims that the electric vehicle charging caused the fire, stating it originated from a nearby electric pole.

Mar 20 • 15:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Lloyd's List: Iran Has Been Paid for Ship Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has created a 'safe' route through the Strait of Hormuz, charging for passage as revealed by maritime publication Lloyd's List.

Mar 20 • 15:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Warning about taxi fraud at Oslo Airport: Very high prices

Avinor warns travelers of potential taxi fraud at Oslo Airport, where drivers banned from the taxi area are operating from parking lots and charging excessive fares.

Mar 20 • 14:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

We Test the Best Power Banks of This Year

A review of top external batteries highlighting their capacity and fast charging capabilities.

Mar 20 • 12:58 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Government's Cruise Tax: Opens for Charging 100 Kroner per Passenger

The Norwegian government proposes a new cruise tax allowing municipalities heavily affected by tourism to charge 100 kroner per passenger.

Mar 20 • 10:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Five on Friday: Fortunately, the Sun is Shining

This article discusses a range of new tech products including a universal wrench, a charging device, a mini battery, a children's experiment kit, and an affordable cargo bike.

Mar 20 • 08:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Iran Charging a Hefty Amount to Cross the Strait of Hormuz!

Amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran is reportedly charging significant fees for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supply.

Mar 20 • 06:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Iran is demanding a hefty amount to cross the Strait of Hormuz!

Iran is reportedly charging significant fees, up to $2 million, for oil tankers to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 20 • 06:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

We Tested the Best Portable Solar Panels on the Market

The article reviews the top portable solar panels available, emphasizing their practicality for charging devices in various outdoor situations and during power outages.

Mar 20 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RS hospital is sentenced for illegally charging SUS patients since 2015 and will have to refund amounts in double

The Tribunal de Justiça do Rio Grande do Sul has ruled that Hospital São João must stop illegally charging patients covered by the SUS and return double the amounts collected since 2015.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

WhatsApp and Facebook defend the charging of R$ 0.33 per chatbot message at Cade

WhatsApp and Facebook have lodged a formal defense with Brazil's antitrust authority, Cade, arguing that their new fee for chatbot messages is legal and compliant with regulations.

Mar 19 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iran considers charging fees for ships in the Strait of Hormuz, says legislator

Iran is contemplating imposing fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a significant trade route for global oil and gas.

Mar 19 • 12:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Iran May Start Charging Fees for Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran is considering implementing transit fees for countries using the Strait of Hormuz for maritime transport following a blockade in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Mar 19 • 10:31 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

John Ivison: How to accidentally ban lower prices

Manitoba has become the first province in Canada to introduce legislation preventing suppliers from charging higher prices based on algorithmic pricing.

Mar 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EV charging tax 'slashed' plan as drivers without driveways 'penalised'

Ministers in the UK are urged to reduce VAT on public electric vehicle charging from 20% to 5% to alleviate higher costs for drivers without home charging options amidst rising fuel prices.

Mar 19 • 09:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

After the rise in fuel prices at the pump, will there be an increase in electricity prices at the charging stations? What experts say

Experts discuss the potential for rising electricity prices for electric vehicle owners following a surge in fuel prices due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 19 • 06:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fire Erupted from EV Charging, 8 Burned Alive; Do Not Make These Mistakes

An electric car caught fire during charging in Indore, claiming the lives of eight people as the flames rapidly spread through the home.

Mar 19 • 03:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The First Use of 'Deposit Tokens' in National Subsidy Projects for Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities

The South Korean government is set to utilize blockchain-based deposit tokens in its national subsidy projects, marking a global first.

Mar 19 • 03:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BH City Hall starts charging taxpayers in arrears via WhatsApp

The City Hall of Belo Horizonte will begin notifying taxpayers in debt through WhatsApp, targeting an initial group of 1,000 individuals.

Mar 18 • 21:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nunes Administration Stops Charging for Use of Interlagos Autodrome for Lollapalooza

The São Paulo City Hall will not charge for the use of the Interlagos Autodrome for the upcoming Lollapalooza festival.

Mar 18 • 15:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

7 cremations at once... EV charging blast in Indore claims the lives of 8, including a pregnant daughter-in-law

An explosion while charging an electric vehicle in Indore leads to the tragic death of eight family members, including a pregnant woman.

Mar 18 • 14:27 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Blue state Dem candidate who made 'affordability' a key issue in campaign ripped for charging $13 for water

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi faces backlash for charging $13 for water at his campaign's election night party, contradicting his emphasis on affordability during the Senate race.

Mar 18 • 13:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Is this the world’s first quantum battery? Australian scientists say so

Australian scientists have created a prototype of the world's first quantum battery, demonstrating potential for rapid charging and greater efficiency than traditional batteries.

Mar 18 • 07:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Video: Fire in EV Charging Center Leads to Multiple Cylinder Explosions, 7 Burned Alive

A fire at an electric vehicle charging point in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in multiple cylinder explosions, claiming the lives of seven individuals.

Mar 18 • 07:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Blast at EV car charging point, 6 people burned alive

A fire erupted at a car charging point in Indore, resulting in the deaths of six individuals, including the homeowner.

Mar 18 • 06:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is the chilling effect going to work? We reveal the background of the disciplinary action against the prosecutor who accused Sławomir Nowak

Prosecutor Jan Drelewski faces disciplinary action after charging Sławomir Nowak in a high-profile corruption investigation, raising issues about prosecutorial independence in Poland.

Mar 18 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police opens investigation to determine if gas stations are charging abusive prices for fuel

The Federal Police in Brazil has initiated an investigation into potentially abusive pricing practices in the fuel market.

Mar 18 • 00:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Updated Installation Rules for Electric Vehicle Charging Points in SP by Firefighters

The updated regulations by the São Paulo Fire Department outline safety requirements for installing electric vehicle charging stations in residential and commercial buildings, in line with state law 18.403/2026.

Mar 17 • 20:46 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Political Editor: Løkke's Hidden Priority Made the Room Laugh

The Danish political party Moderaterne is drawing attention to green transition initiatives by offering free electric vehicle charging to voters.

Mar 17 • 15:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The most awarded car of the year has become all-wheel drive - We tested how good it is on ice track

The Mercedes-Benz electric CLA, now with an all-wheel drive version, has been highly awarded and excels in electric features such as fast charging and long range.

Mar 17 • 13:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Slovak government is considering allowing foreigners to refuel diesel at a higher price

The Slovak government is exploring the possibility of charging foreigners higher prices for diesel fuel.

Mar 17 • 13:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Driving Report Kia EV4: Discontent at the Base

The Kia EV4 has garnered attention for its affordability but faces criticism regarding its extended charging times in its base variant.

Mar 17 • 06:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Collection of 2000-3000 Rupees from Villagers for Cylinders!

The supply of domestic gas is being affected nationwide due to tensions between Iran and Israel-US, leading to serious issues in Alwar district, where some middlemen are allegedly charging villagers exorbitantly for gas cylinders.

Mar 17 • 06:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Why we shouldn't often charge our mobile phone in the car

Experts warn that frequently charging mobile phones in cars can harm their long-term performance due to unstable power supply and the use of low-quality chargers.

Mar 17 • 05:13 UTC

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