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1,498 EVs imported via Korala, Rs 3 billion revenue collected

KATHMANDU: Around 1,500 electric vehicles (EVs) have been imported through the Korala checkpoint in Mustang within a month, generating nearly Rs 3 billion in customs revenue. According to the Mustang Customs Office, a total of 1,498 EV units were imported…
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Nagdhunga Tunnel Project gets third extension with 4% work remaining

KATHMANDU: The construction of the Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel Project, listed as a national pride project, is unlikely to meet its extended completion deadline of October 25, as around four percent of the work remains unfinished. According to Project Director Saujanya Nepal,…
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New battery design could boost EV range by 50%, claims US firm

KATHMANDU: A US-based company, 24M Technologies, has unveiled a new innovation in lithium battery technology that could transform the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The breakthrough introduces a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to current EV battery designs. According to the…
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Vehicular movement on BP highway resumes

KATHMANDU: Traffic along the BP Highway has resumed after temporary diversions were built on sections damaged by floods and landslides that occurred on September 21, 22 and 23. Shubharaj Neupane, head of the Federal Road Supervision and Monitoring Office, Kathmandu,…