KATHMANDU: Chinese scientists have made major progress in developing all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries that could allow electric vehicles to travel over 1,000 km with a 100-kg battery pack, according to state broadcaster CCTV. At present, most solid-state batteries can power vehicles…

KATHMANDU: Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on electric vehicles from China. The move lets up to 49,000 Chinese EVs enter the Canadian market each year at a much lower tariff of about 6.1%. This number could grow…

KATHMANDU: The European Union and China are close to resolving their dispute over electric vehicles. The talks aim to reduce trade tension and avoid a wider trade conflict. Under the proposed plan, the EU may replace its new tariffs on…

KATHMANDU: India’s automotive industry is facing supply pressure due to shortages of rare-earth magnets, largely controlled by China. The issue has affected automakers since the beginning of the current fiscal year, according to ET. China accounts for about 69 percent…

KATHMANDU: China strengthened its dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) market in 2025, with local brands taking nearly two-thirds of the passenger-car market and pushing many foreign automakers into survival mode, writes The Wall Street Journal. Nearly 13 million electric…