News

New battery design could boost EV range by 50%, claims US firm

KATHMANDU: A US-based company, 24M Technologies, has unveiled a new innovation in lithium battery technology that could transform the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The breakthrough introduces a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to current EV battery designs. According to the…
News

Vehicular movement on BP highway resumes

KATHMANDU: Traffic along the BP Highway has resumed after temporary diversions were built on sections damaged by floods and landslides that occurred on September 21, 22 and 23. Shubharaj Neupane, head of the Federal Road Supervision and Monitoring Office, Kathmandu,…
News

Average driving range of China-made EVs rises to 538 km

KATHMANDU: When people talk about electric vehicles (EVs), the first question that often comes to mind is: “How much range does it offer?” Since EVs cannot be conveniently charged everywhere, driving range has become a key factor for most buyers.…
News

India targets doubling automobile production in 5 years

KATHMANDU: India aims to double automobile production in the next five years. The country is targeting 50 million vehicles in production by 2030 and 200 million units by 2047. To achieve this, a new national automotive mission plan (AMP) is…