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After back-door entry, BYD seeks full access to the US auto market

KATHMANDU: Chinese automaker BYD has filed a lawsuit against the United States government, challenging tariffs that have effectively blocked its entry into the American passenger vehicle market. Despite becoming one of the world’s largest car manufacturers and expanding rapidly across…
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Toyota unveils its first three-row electric SUV

KATHMANDU: Toyota has revealed the 2027 Highlander EV, its first three-row electric SUV for the U.S. market. The new model will be built at Toyota’s Kentucky plant using American-sourced batteries. It is also the first electric vehicle to be produced…
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Tata records 8,592 EV sales since 2021, Nexon tops the list

KATHMANDU: Sipradi Trading, the authorized distributor of Tata Motors in Nepal, has sold a total of 8,592 electric vehicles (EVs) over the past five years. The company began EV sales in 2021 and achieved this figure by the end of…
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BYD develops 10,000-cycle sodium battery

KATHMANDU: BYD has reported progress in its sulfide-based solid-state battery technology, with small-batch production expected in 2027. The company confirmed improvements in cycle life and fast-charging performance, addressing key challenges linked to solid-state battery durability and ion transport, according to…