KATHMANDU: The government has prioritized electric vehicles (EVs) through tax incentives, but the benefits have mainly gone to private vehicles, according to Rajiv Pokharel, Director General of the Department of Transport Management. Speaking at a discussion program on Sunday marking…

KATHMANDU: China has made electric vehicle battery safety standards mandatory for the first time. The new rule requires EV batteries to meet strict “no fire, no explosion” safety criteria under newly finalized national regulations. The update was announced by the…

KATHMANDU: Samsung Electronics has announced a $1.8 billion deal to acquire the autonomous driving technology unit of Germany’s ZF Friedrichshafen, marking a major expansion of its automotive electronics business. The acquisition, valued at 1.5 billion euros, will be integrated into…

KATHMANDU: Beiqi Foton has officially launched the production version of its BEACON heavy-duty truck, marking China’s first mass-produced commercial truck powered by liquid hydrogen. Announced by BAIC Group through its official WeChat channel, the new BEACON truck is offered with…

KATHMANDU: Nearly 67 percent of vehicles operating in the Kathmandu Valley have failed to meet pollution standards. The issue came to light during a vehicle inspection conducted at Thankot on Sunday. The inspection was carried out jointly by the Environment…