KATHMANDU: The Nagdhunga-Naubise road section, the main entry point to the Kathmandu Valley, will be closed for 4.5 hours daily to facilitate construction work. The road will be closed from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm every day between May 24…

KATHMANDU: General Motors (GM) and LG Energy Solution have joined hands to develop next-generation electric vehicle (EV) batteries, offering longer range, lower costs and enhanced safety. The companies aim to begin commercial production of these lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries in…

KATHMANDU: Indian business conglomerate, Adani Group, has taken a significant step toward cleaner, greener transportation by launching the country’s first hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics. Led by Adani Enterprises, the group’s flagship company, the project is a collaboration with Ballard…

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s first road tunnel, the Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel, is expected to open for public use by mid-November. The Department of Roads (DoR) has proposed toll rates based on vehicle types and directions to help cover operational costs. The Road Board…

Historically, the rise of the automobile industry significantly accelerated the pace of industrialization. In its early phase, the automobile engine began with steam engines, leading to the operation of trains and other vehicles, which significantly accelerated both transportation and prosperity.…