KATHMANDU: Chinese automaker FAW Hongqi has developed a new solar sunroof that can generate up to 400 kWh of electricity annually. The company has integrated perovskite photovoltaic (PV) technology into the panoramic sunroof of the Hongqi EHS7 electric SUV. The…

KATHMANDU: Ather Energy’s upcoming family-oriented electric scooter, the Konarc, has been leaked online ahead of its launch in India. The leaked images show the Konarc with a more conventional design compared to Ather’s 450 series. The scooter gets an LED…

KATHMANDU: Tesla has increased the prices of two Cybertruck variants by $5,000 in the US. The company quietly updated its online configurator on August 24 without making any changes to the truck’s specifications. The Dual Motor AWD now starts at…

KATHMANDU: Floods and landslides have disrupted six major roads connecting Kathmandu with different parts of the country. According to Nepal Police, six major road sections in Koshi and Bagmati provinces were either completely closed or facing travel restrictions as of…

KATHMANDU: Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has described the carmaker’s current situation as “more than critical” as the company faces growing pressure from Chinese automakers, US tariffs and excess production capacity in Europe. Blume said Volkswagen and Germany’s wider auto industry…