KATHMANDU: Nepal is preparing to introduce a 10 percent ethanol blend in petrol after the Cabinet approved the ‘Ethanol Blending Order 2082’. The government is expected to publish the order in the Gazette soon and begin implementation. Industry, Commerce and…

KATHMANDU: Private investment in EV charging infrastructure has significantly improved long-distance electric mobility in Nepal. Traveling from Kathmandu to the eastern Terai or towards western Nepal is now far more practical in an EV than it was two years ago.…

KATHMANDU: Nepal imported close to 6,000 electric cars in the first seven months (mid-July to mid-February) of the current fiscal year 2025/26 (FY 2082/83). According to data released by the Department of Customs on Friday, a total of 5,896 units…

KATHMANDU: With the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, major political parties have unveiled their manifestos, placing electric vehicles (EVs) at the center of their economic and energy strategies. Most parties have prioritized green economy goals and energy…

KATHMANDU: The global auto industry enters 2026 facing slower EV growth, rising software integration and renewed focus on hybrids. After a volatile 2025 marked by affordability concerns and regulatory shifts, automakers are adjusting strategies for a more measured transition. Here…