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Global EV sales reach 2 million in June, Europe outpaces US

KATHMANDU: Global EV sales crossed the 2 million mark in June 2026, driven by strong demand in Europe. However, the United States continued to lose momentum after ending its federal EV tax credit, while China increasingly relied on exports as…
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BYD ATTO 1 gets bigger, more powerful with 127 hp motor

KATHMANDU: BYD has unveiled the next-generation ATTO 1 in China. According to Chinese media reports, the updated electric hatchback has appeared in the latest MIIT approval list with a larger body, a more powerful motor and upgraded technology. The new…
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EVs, hybrids turn into power banks for flood-hit communities in China

KATHMANDU: Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid models equipped with vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology are helping residents cope with widespread power outages caused by severe flooding in China’s Guangxi region, according to CarNewsChina. The flooding, triggered by historic rainfall following Typhoon Mesaak,…
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Police nab 60 for harassing passengers in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: Nepal Police has intensified its crackdown against individuals accused of harassing passengers in different parts of the Kathmandu Valley. On Thursday, a team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, Teku, detained 60 people from the Kalanki and New…
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US recalls 463,000 Kia Telluride SUVs, owners told to park outdoors

KATHMANDU: The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged owners of nearly 463,000 Kia Telluride SUVs to park their vehicles outdoors due to a potential fire risk until recall repairs are completed, according to Reuters. The recall covers…