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Government flags 12 major challenges in Nepal’s EV rollout

KATHMANDU: The use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Nepal has risen sharply in recent years, driven by government incentives and tax breaks. Nepal is now considered one of the countries with the highest EV acceptance rates globally, with EVs accounting…
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Ride Nepal Series-Part 2: Phaplu to Solukhumbu on Two Wheels

The second chapter of the “Discover Nepal on Two Wheels” series takes riders deeper into the eastern hills, this time heading toward Phaplu, a scenic gateway to the lower Solukhumbu region. It is known for its peaceful landscape, rich Sherpa…
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BYD T4 light-duty truck makes global debut

KATHMANDU: BYD has globally launched the T4 light-duty truck at the Wuhan International Commercial Vehicle Show. The new electric model features a 62.3 kWh Blade Battery and a 150 kW flat-wire motor that produces 204 horsepower. The global starting price…
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Six highlights that define the all-new Hyundai Venue

GOA: Hyundai Motor India opened bookings for the second-generation Venue in India on November 4. Soon after the bookings opened, its media drive began in the tourist state of Goa from November 5. Initially, test drives were given to media…
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World’s first self-charging solar car nears production

KATHMANDU: California-based startup Aptera Motors has achieved a major step toward producing its long-awaited solar-powered electric vehicle. The U.S. company announced that it has moved beyond the prototype stage and started building validation vehicles on a new assembly jig. This…