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…

KATHMANDU: The government has begun preparations to add 100 more smart electric buses in Kathmandu Valley. A discussion was held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday on different technical and logistics aspects of expanding the fleet of…

KATHMANDU: Nissan Motor is in talks with Taiwan’s Foxconn to produce electric vehicles (EVs) at its Oppama plant in Japan, as part of its global restructuring plan, according to a report by Nikkei. The Oppama plant is located in Yokosuka…

KATHMANDU: Jagdamba Motors, the official distributor of Malaysian auto brand Proton in Nepal, introduced its second showroom today in Thapathali, one of Kathmandu’s major automobile hubs. To celebrate the launch, popular Nepali actress Keki Adhikari received Proton’s electric SUV, the…

KATHMANDU: The local administration of Kavre has imposed a month-long nighttime traffic ban on the BP Highway, the shortest route connecting Kathmandu to the Koshi and Madhesh Provinces, due to increased monsoon-related risks. Issuing a notice on Friday, the District…