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Nepal enters the era of electric vehicles: Minister Dahal

KATHMANDU: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Devendra Dahal, has said that Nepal is now stepping into the era of electric vehicles (EVs). At the launch of Mahanagar Yatayat’s electric bus service on Wednesday, Minister Devendra Dahal said Nepal’s shift…
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Mahanagar Yatayat inaugurating a fleet of 12 electric buses on Wednesday

KATHMANDU: Mahanagar Yatayat Pvt Ltd, a public transport service provider, is deploying a fleet of 12 electric buses in the Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday. Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Devendra Dahal is scheduled to formally launch the service. Mahanagar Yatayat…
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BharatBenz gradually making inroads in truck market

KATHMANDU: Tata and Ashok Leyland are the names that come to our mind first when we talk about the truck industry. It is only natural, as these brands have dominated the roads of India and Nepal and continue to hold…
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India proposes unique number plates to identify hydrogen vehicles

KATHMANDU: In a move to promote cleaner transport, India has proposed special number plates for hydrogen-powered vehicles. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released a draft plan introducing a unique green-and-blue design to distinguish these vehicles on the…
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Foxconn to launch in-house EV by 2025

KATHMANDU: Foxconn, the main assembler of Apple’s iPhone has revealed its intention to introduce its inaugural in-house designed passenger electric vehicle (EV) to the North American market by 2025. This announcement was made during an automotive exhibition in Taipei, according…