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Six EVs in Nepal offering more than 200 mm of ground clearance

KATHMANDU : Ground clearance has become one of the most important factors for electric vehicle buyers in Nepal. With many roads still uneven and speed breakers often poorly designed, buyers are increasingly looking for EVs that can handle rough terrain…
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Kia drops teaser for new EV and hybrid SUV

KATHMANDU: Kia has released a teaser confirming that it will introduce a new battery electric vehicle (BEV) and a hybrid SUV in the Indian market. While the company has not officially revealed the models, they are expected to be the…
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Malaysia toughens EV import norms, hits cheaper Chinese brands hard

KATHMANDU: Malaysia has introduced stricter rules for importing completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles, making it harder for many affordable Chinese EV brands to bring new models into the country, according to Malaysian media reports. The new policy took effect on…
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Can Toyota stage a real EV comeback before it’s too late?

KATHMANDU: Toyota, one of the world’s largest automakers, is preparing for a major push in the pure electric vehicle market after years of focusing on hybrid technology. The Japanese automaker has been successful with hybrid vehicles, but its battery electric…
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US bans new Polestar sales, including models built in America

KATHMANDU: Electric vehicle maker Polestar will no longer be able to sell new vehicles in the United States from the 2027 model year due to its Chinese ownership links, the company announced. Polestar said the US Commerce Department’s Bureau of…