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Nissan eyes Honda alliance for Indian market, CEO confirms
KATHMANDU: Nissan has indicated it is open to exploring a potential partnership with Honda in India, as both brands look to improve cost efficiency in the market, according to Autocar India. Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said the company is willing…
Ride-sharing: vehicles older than 15 years to be banned, EV criteria proposed
KATHMANDU: Vehicles older than 15 years will not be allowed in ride-sharing services under a proposed new standard. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has included this provision in the draft “Digital Mobility Service Operation Standards 2082 ”. The…
Tata battery arm secures $510 million for EV gigafactory
KATHMANDU: Agratas has received around $510 million in funding from the Government of the United Kingdom to set up an EV battery gigafactory in Somerset, writes Reuters. The project is supported by the Advanced Propulsion Center. It aims to boost…
BYD expands 5-minute flash charging tech to best-selling EVs
KATHMANDU: BYD has started upgrading its top-selling electric vehicles with its new Flash Charging system. The technology allows charging in as little as 5 minutes. The system was first introduced with the new Blade Battery 2.0. It debuted in premium…
Driving license trial set for major change, dirt and slippery road test likely
KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to make written and practical driving license tests stricter. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport is bringing a new Vehicle and Transport Management Act 2025, which proposes changes to the current driving test system.…