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Vehicle emission norms eased temporarily for pending orders

KATHMANDU: The government has decided to allow the import of vehicles below the Euro 6 emission standard on a one-time basis. According to a notice published in the Nepal Gazette by the Ministry of Finance, vehicles for which proforma invoices…
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India to make sound alert mandatory in EVs

KATHMANDU: The government has proposed a new rule that will make it compulsory for EVs to have a sound alert system from October 2026, according to ET. The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) will help pedestrians and cyclists hear approaching…
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China tightening EV exports amid quality concerns

KATHMANDU: The Chinese government is preparing to restrict the export of low-quality electric vehicles (EVs) following concerns that such exports were tarnishing the reputation of established brands. According to a new policy being introduced by the Chinese government, EV sellers…
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How to get blue books and licenses burned in traffic offices?

KATHMANDU: During the Gen-Z movement on September 9 and 10, dozens of traffic posts and offices across the country were set on fire. Along with this, hundreds of vehicles and thousands of important documents stored in these offices were destroyed.…