KATHMANDU: China has started reducing tax benefits for new energy vehicles (NEVs), a move that could gradually increase the cost of electric vehicles and their batteries, according to Chinese media reports. From September 1, 2026, China introduced a 2% consumption…

KATHMANDU: China is pushing to establish global standards for solid-state EV batteries as domestic manufacturers expand pilot production and testing according to CarNewsChina. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) approved a China-led proposal on August 21 for an international standard covering…

KATHMANDU: China has stepped up efforts to reopen the road connecting the Kerung border point after devastating floods damaged a major highway in the Tibet region. A large number of rescue teams, engineers and heavy equipment have been deployed to…

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,…

KATHMANDU: Global carmakers are quietly reshaping how and where vehicles are built. More European brands are now producing cars in China and exporting them worldwide. The shift is being driven by lower costs, strong supply chains, and fast-moving EV technology.…