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22 bridges completed on Narayanghat–Butwal road section

NAWALPUR: Progress continues on the four-lane expansion of the East-West Highway. All 22 small bridges on the Gaindakot-Daunne section of the Narayanghat-Butwal road have been completed. These bridges fall under the eastern section of the 114-kilometer highway development project. According to…
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Mega chargers are still a distant goal for Nepal

KATHMANDU: The global automobile market is buzzing with talk of 1500 kW DC chargers which require 1.5 MW of electricity to operate a single charging station. For now, such chargers are impractical in Nepal due to infrastructure limitations. Electric vehicles…
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Battery swapping or charging stations: which is better for Nepal?

KATHMANDU: Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is rapidly increasing in Nepal. EVs now account for around 70% of new car sales, surpassing internal combustion engine vehicles. This shift has been driven primarily by government tax exemptions. Other contributing factors include growing…
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Nepal achieves major milestone with 1,000 DC charging stations

KATHMANDU: Nepal has achieved a significant milestone in its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, with over 1,000 DC fast chargers now installed across the country. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), in collaboration with private sector companies, has spearheaded the development of…