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Stellantis partners with Dongfeng in European EV push
KATHMANDU: Stellantis and Dongfeng Motor Corporation have announced plans to establish a joint venture in Europe to support the global expansion of Dongfeng’s premium EV brand, Voyah. The two companies have signed a preliminary agreement to form the venture, which…
Chinese researchers develop 451.5 Wh/kg solid-state battery with 3-minute charging
KATHMANDU: Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new solid-state lithium-metal battery with very high energy density. The battery can deliver 451.5 Wh/kg and supports ultra-fast charging. It can charge and discharge in about three minutes (20C…
India fast-tracks E100 flex fuel rollout to reduce oil imports
KATHMANDU: India is preparing to speed up the rollout of E100 flex fuel as the country looks to reduce crude oil imports amid rising global energy supply concerns linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis. According to Indian media reports,…
Bajaj launches updated Pulsar N160 with USD fork and slipper clutch
KATHMANDU: Bajaj Auto has launched a new variant of the Pulsar N160 in India with several premium upgrades. The updated Pulsar N160 is priced at 122,000 Indian rupees (ex-showroom). The motorcycle now comes with a 37 mm upside-down front fork…
Jomsom-Kagbeni road upgrade work begins
KATHMANDU: Upgrade work on the Jomsom-Kagbeni road section under the Kali Gandaki Corridor has officially started. The Beni-Jomsom-Korala Road Project has begun improvement work on the 9-km Jomsom-Kagbeni section under an annual maintenance contract. The project is being upgraded at…