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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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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…
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Leapmotor B03 set to roll into Nepal, debut planned at NAIMA

KATHMANDU: Leapmotor is expanding its product portfolio in Nepal with the introduction of the B03 electric SUV, which is scheduled to make its public debut at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026. Shangri-La Motors, the authorized distributor of Leapmotor in…
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Electric car for Rs 520 a day!

KATHMANDU: G.O. Automobiles, under the Golchha Organization, has introduced a financing scheme that allows customers to own an electric car by paying just Rs 520 per day. Under the scheme, customers can purchase the MG Comet EV by paying a…
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BYD hits 17 million NEV production milestone

KATHMANDU: Chinese automaker BYD has achieved another major milestone in new energy vehicle (NEV) production, rolling out its 17 millionth NEV. The milestone vehicle is the BYD Sealion 08, which rolled off the production line as the company’s 17 millionth…