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…

KATHMANDU: Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have started operations at their new manufacturing facility in Panapakkam, Tamil Nadu, India. The first vehicle rolled out of the plant is the Range Rover Evoque. The new factory will produce next-generation…

KATHMANDU: Hyundai is marking 25 years of the Santro in Nepal, celebrating the model that played a key role in shaping the country’s modern hatchback segment. Launched in 1999 by Hyundai Motor India, the Santro was the brand’s first model…

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has proposed seven policy reforms aimed at addressing delays and structural weaknesses in Nepal’s infrastructure sector. In a video message released on Monday, Thapa said outdated laws, procedural bottlenecks, and political interference have slowed…

KATHMANDU: The European Union is preparing new ‘Buy European’ rules to support local manufacturing and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, especially in key sectors like batteries, electric vehicles, and renewable energy according to FT. Under the proposal, known as the…