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973 units across 29 models of 16 EV brands imported in Chaitra

KATHMANDU: The import of 7,967 units in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2024/25 shows the Nepali electric vehicles (EV) market is experiencing a remarkable surge. This growth reflects the increasing popularity of EVs, with more than four…
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Govt starts preparation to implement new emission standards

KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to implement new vehicle emission standards after a 12-year gap. The existing Vehicle Emission Standards, 2012 allow the import of only those vehicles that meet Euro 3 or equivalent standards. Although the government had tried…
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Stellantis targets Indian EV market with Leapmotor brand

KATHMANDU: European automobile Stellantis has announced the launch of its electric vehicle brand Leapmotor in India. The move is aimed at strengthening Stellantis’ footprint in one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets. Stellantis currently owns 14 major automobile brands. Among…
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CATL’s sodium-ion battery promises affordable solutions for EVs

KATHMANDU: Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co, Limited (CATL) has launched Naxtra, a sodium-ion battery brand, to deliver safer, more cost-effective alternatives for electric vehicles (EVs). Naxtra will go into mass production in December. According to the American Physical Society,…
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Updated Pulsar N160 to cost Rs 13,000 more

KATHMANDU: Hansraj Hulaschand & Company, the authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has launched an updated version of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 in the domestic market. The new variant comes with added features and improvements and is priced at…