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Nearly 800 EVs imported through Korala in two weeks, more expected

KATHMANDU: Nearly 800 electric vehicles (EVs) have been imported into Nepal through the Korala checkpoint in Mustang over the past two weeks. According to the Mustang Customs Office, 791 EVs have entered the country since the checkpoint came into operation…
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JCB Nepal partners with brick industry at 17th FNBI AGM

KATHMANDU: MAW Earthmovers Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of JCB in Nepal, sponsored the 17th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Nepal Brick Industries (FNBI). The event was held on August 28-30, at Hotel View Bhrikuti in Godawari. The…
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SANY marks entry into Indian CV market with electric trucks

KATHMANDU: SANY India has entered the country’s commercial vehicle market by handing over its first batch of heavy-duty electric trucks. The company delivered 20 trucks to SG Green Logistics, marking its debut in electric trucking in India. The trucks are…
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CATL fuels global EV growth with new LFP and sodium-ion batteries

KATHMANDU: Chinese battery giant CATL is boosting its global electric vehicle (EV) market presence with two groundbreaking advancements in battery technology. At the IAA Munich auto show, the company unveiled its Shenxing Pro lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, designed for…
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India slashes GST on cars, bikes and farm machinery

KATHMANDU: The Indian government has announced a major cut in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on vehicles and farm equipment to boost demand. GST on small cars, motorcycles up to 350cc, three-wheelers, buses, trucks and ambulances has been reduced to…