KATHMANDU: A safety audit has started on the Muglin-Pokhara section of the Prithvi Highway, which connects Kathmandu with Nepal’s tourist capital, Pokhara. The audit comes as traffic volume and accident cases continue to increase on the highway, which is currently…

KATHMANDU: Range anxiety remains one of the biggest concerns among electric vehicle users, especially during long-distance travel in Nepal’s hilly and mountainous regions. While charging stations are now available on most major highways, charging infrastructure is still limited in remote…

KATHMANDU: Stall booking for the 18th edition of the NADA Auto Show 2026 has officially opened. The event is scheduled to take place from August 25 to 30. The NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal (NADA) has invited interested businesses to…

KATHMANDU: Kulman Ghising, the Chairman of the Ujyaalo Nepal Party and former Energy Minister, has stated that the government discouraged the use of electric vehicles through the budget. He wrote a status on the social media platform Facebook. He said…

KATHMANDU: The government is set to levy a ‘Clean Infrastructure Investment Fee’ even on electric vehicles (EVs) imported before the budget announcement. Through the Economic Act 2026(2083), introduced to implement the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27(2083/84), the government…