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Tesla Model 3 hits 410,000 km on original battery

KATHMANDU: A Tesla Model 3 in Western Australia has crossed 410,000 km on its original battery and motor, while still holding 88–90% battery health. The 2021 Model 3 Standard Plus, equipped with a 60 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery,…
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Global EV sales hit 1.6 million in July

KATHMANDU: Global electric vehicle sales reached 1.6 million units in July. The figure is 21% higher than the same month last year. However, sales dropped 9% compared to June according to Rho Motion China remained the biggest market. It sold…
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Suzuki and Tata gear up to showcase EVs at NADA Auto Show

KATHMANDU: The upcoming NADA Auto Show is set to witness an interesting competition between two well-known Indian brands, Suzuki and Tata. While Tata Motors has already established itself as one of the leading EV brands in Nepal, Suzuki is now…
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Chery upgrades iCAUR 03 to Fulwin X3 Series

KATHMANDU: Chery Automobile has upgraded and renamed its iCAUR 03 series as the Fulwin X3 series. The new lineup, Fulwin  X3 and Fulwin  X3 Plus, has been launched in China with starting prices of around USD 12,400 and USD 15,200…
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First EV with semi solid state battery gets green light for sale

KATHMANDU: The MG4 with semi-solid state battery packs has been approved for sale in China. It is the first mass-production EV under the SAIC Group to get approval for solid-state battery technology. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)…