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Opinion | Petrol to EV conversion sounds easy. Is it actually safe?
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (1051+ words) The Kathmandu Post Petrol to EV conversion sounds easy. Is it actually safe? The cabinet's decision on April 5 to make legal arrangements to enable the conversion of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles to Electric Vehicle (EV) marks a turning point…...
Years of policy talk, zero implementation on vehicle conversion
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (452+ words) For years, Nepal has spoken about converting petrol and diesel vehicles into electric ones. In practice, nothing has moved. The issue resurfaced after a recent Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Balendra Shah decided to make legal arrangements to enable…...
Crossfire teases new direction with mysterious social media post
1+ week, 6+ day ago (180+ words) The Kathmandu Post Crossfire teases new direction with mysterious social media post Crossfire Motorcycles has sparked curiosity among audiences after sharing a cryptic post across its official social media platforms, hinting that something new may be on the horizon. Marking…...
Government sets 180-day deadline to clear stalled power deals, eyes export push
1+ week, 6+ day ago (505+ words) The government has set a 180-day deadline to decide on power purchase agreements (PPAs) and licensing for energy projects. In its 100-point work plan, the government has prioritised electricity production, transmission, distribution, and export, but has not emphasised growth in…...
EV imports fall 14. 5 percent in first half as China border disruption hits supply
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (802+ words) Electric vehicle (EV) imports to Nepal continued to decline in the first half of the current fiscal year despite growing demand among Nepali consumers, largely due to prolonged disruptions at key northern border points with China. Nepal saw EV imports…...
EV imports drop 12 percent as floods and landslides disrupt northern trade routes
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (794+ words) The import of electric vehicles (EVs) declined by 12 percent in the first three months of the current fiscal year compared to the same period last fiscal, mainly due to the months-long trade halt at northern border points following floods and…...
NADA Auto Show kicks off
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (377+ words) The 17th edition of the Nepal Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Auto Show 2025 kicked off on Tuesday at the Exhibition Hall, Bhrikutimandap, with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurating the show. The six-day exhibit has more than 100 brand stalls, including two-wheelers, four-wheelers,…...
Proton launches Malaysian-made EV in Nepal
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (211+ words) Proton Malaysia, in partnership with Jagdamba Motors in Kathmandu, has launched its first electric vehicle in Nepal'the Proton e. MAS 7. The model is the first Malaysian-made EV to be introduced to the local market. The partnership between Proton and Jagdamba Motors…...
Google Street View now available in Nepal
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (143+ words) Google has introduced Street View in Nepal, allowing users to explore the country's diverse landscapes and culture virtually. Google said in a blog post that the service will allow viewers to navigate the streets of Kathmandu, experience the Tarai region's…...
China's dominance in Nepal EV market leaves India trailing
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (1107+ words) The summer heat hung heavy over Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall in Kathmandu on Saturday, but that did not stop Ishwar Rauniyar from weaving through the crowded alleys of the Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) Auto Show. Rows of gleaming,…...