KATHMANDU: Chinese automaker Chery has unveiled a 1.44-megawatt (MW) electric vehicle charging system capable of adding up to 500 km of driving range in just five minutes. The new system, called Volt-Dragon, is part of China’s growing competition to develop…

KATHMANDU: Royal Enfield has launched the Classic 650 Hypershift, a special edition motorcycle celebrating the brand’s 125th anniversary. The motorcycle is priced at 426,000 Indian rupees (ex-showroom) in India. The Classic 650 Hypershift will be limited to 125 units in…

KATHMANDU: Construction of a Bailey bridge at Syafrubesi in Rasuwa is progressing rapidly, with completion targeted before Tihar. The temporary bridge is being built after floods on August 26, washed away the existing concrete bridge. The work has been accelerated…

KATHMANDU: Rising fuel prices linked to the Iran war are accelerating electric vehicle sales worldwide. The trend is also putting further pressure on diesel-powered passenger cars in Europe. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, EV sales in the European…

KATHMANDU: Volvo Cars and Nvidia are expanding their partnership to develop safer self-driving technology for future Volvo vehicles. The technology aims to help cars handle different road conditions, from highways and busy city streets to parking areas. Announced on October…