KATHMANDU: India’s electric vehicle market is gaining momentum as rising fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict push more consumers towards electric mobility. Leading automakers, including Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, have reported higher EV sales and increased showroom…

KATHMANDU: The battery and motor have been considered the major cost components of electric vehicles. Chinese battery manufacturers have been investing in the development of sodium-ion battery technology for several years. China’s largest battery manufacturer, CATL, has reportedly invested around…

KATHMANDU: The prices of BYD’s popular electric SUVs, Atto 2 and Atto 3, have increased in the Nepali market. Cimex Inc, the official distributor of BYD in Nepal, has increased the price of the Atto 2 by Rs 300,000 and…

KATHMANDU: Bajaj Auto has launched the updated Bajaj Pulsar 220F in India. The motorcycle is priced at 136,000 India repees (ex-showroom). The latest update mainly brings cosmetic changes. The bike now gets an LED headlamp with integrated LED DRLs. It…

KATHMANDU: Bangladesh has introduced a new incentive package aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption and plug-in hybrid growth. The policy is expected to reduce EV prices and attract new investment into the sector, according to Nikkei Asia. The government’s budget…