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: Ashok Leyland is aiming to rank among the world’s top 10 commercial vehicle manufacturers, according to Hinduja Group Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja. Speaking at the inauguration of the company’s first manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh, Hinduja said the facility marks…

KATHMANDU: Hero MotoCorp has filed a design patent for the Vida VXZ electric motorcycle, revealing key styling details ahead of its launch. The Vida VXZ was previously unveiled at EICMA 2025. The electric bike has been developed in partnership with…

KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has issued a mandamus directing authorities to revise Nepal’s electric vehicle (EV) loan policy and adopt a clear, stable policy framework to promote EV use. A joint bench of Justices Binod Sharma and Meghraj Pokharel quashed…

KATHMANDU: Chinese automakers BYD and Geely, along with Germany’s Volkswagen Group, have been named the most innovative electric vehicle manufacturers globally, according to a new study. The analysis was conducted by the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) at Germany’s University…