KATHMANDU: Nepal imported more than 44,000 units of electric vehicles (EVs) in the fiscal year 2024/25. According to the foreign trade data released by the Department of Customs on Tuesday, a total of 44,535 electric vehicles, including scooters, motorcycles, three-wheelers,…

KATHMANDU: After reaching its 20% ethanol blending target, the Indian government is now moving towards a 27% blend in petrol. A new fuel, E27, is being developed, India media reports. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been asked to…

KATHMANDU: The government’s sudden decision to enforce new emission standards have left many automobile importers high and dry. The Ministry of Forest and Environment implemented the Nepal Vehicle Pollution Standards, 2025, on June 23. The new rules prevents the import…

KATHMANDU: Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles and mopeds in central Hanoi from July 1, 2026. The move aims to reduce air pollution in the capital city, according to state media reports. Motorbikes running on petrol and diesel will no longer…

KATHMANDU: The Bagmati Province government has introduced a provision to waive taxes on vehicles that were lost. The new rule is part of the ‘Finance Act 2082’ announced for the current fiscal year. As per the new provision, vehicle owners…