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Omoda 04 SUV set to make its mark at NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo

KATHMANDU: Omoda’s new electric SUV, the Omoda 04, is set to arrive in Nepal. The model will be unveiled at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo scheduled from August 11 at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. SPG Automobiles, the official distributor of Omoda vehicles…
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Five transport reforms top provincial priorities for FY 2026/27 budget

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s seven provinces have prioritized reforms in the vehicle and transport sector in their budget plans for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. The provinces have introduced various programs to make transport services faster, easier, and more digital. Public transportation…
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India turns to EVs as Gulf oil crisis drives up fuel prices

KATHMANDU: India’s electric vehicle market is gaining momentum as rising fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict push more consumers towards electric mobility. Leading automakers, including Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, have reported higher EV sales and increased showroom…
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Sodium-ion batteries could be the key to making EVs more affordable

KATHMANDU: The battery and motor have been considered the major cost components of electric vehicles. Chinese battery manufacturers have been investing in the development of sodium-ion battery technology for several years. China’s largest battery manufacturer, CATL, has reportedly invested around…