KATHMANDU: BYD has introduced the Atto 2 DM-i, its first plug-in hybrid model in the Atto 2 lineup in Barcelona. The company also revealed the long-range electric Atto 2 Comfort at the same event. The Atto 2 DM-i comes with…

KATHMANDU: Honda Motor has revealed new hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) technologies as part of its plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. The announcement was made at the Honda Automotive Technology Workshop in Tokyo. These new systems will power…

KATHMANDU: Carmakers are facing criticism as debate rises over what really qualifies as a hybrid. Toyota says calling 48-volt models “hybrids” can confuse buyers and blur the difference between mild systems and real hybrid technology. According to a report by…

KATHMANDU: Only 15 out of the 129 brands currently selling electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids in China are expected to remain financially viable by 2030, according to a recent report by global consultancy AlixPartners. The report forecasts that these…

KATHMANDU: Tata Motors is exploring the possibility of introducing hybrid powertrains in the future as part of its broader strategy to stay competitive in India’s evolving automotive market. While the company remains committed to electric vehicles as its primary focus…