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INDIA plans mandatory isobutanol-blended diesel to reduce emissions

KATHMANDU: India is preparing to introduce mandatory isobutanol blending in diesel as part of its efforts to reduce vehicle emissions and improve energy security. According to Indian media reports, the policy could be rolled out later this year. V Umashankar,…
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Chetak e-scooter price jumps by Rs. 25,000 in one shot

KATHMANDU: Bajaj Chetak electric scooter has received a price hike in Nepal. The scooter’s authorized distributor, Hansraj Hulaschand & Company, has increased the price of the Chetak 3501 by Rs 25,000. The Chetak 3501 was launched in the Nepali market…
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EV growth hindered by government actions, Ghising argues

KATHMANDU: Kulman Ghising, the Chairman of the Ujyaalo Nepal Party and former Energy Minister, has stated that the government discouraged the use of electric vehicles through the budget. He wrote a status on the social media platform Facebook. He said…
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NOC maintains old fuel rates despite fresh pricing from IOC

KATHMANDU: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has decided to keep fuel prices unchanged. A meeting of the corporation’s board on May 31 decided to maintain the current retail prices. The decision comes despite receiving a new fuel price list from Indian…
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Pajero makes a comeback as Mitsubishi prepares new off-road SUV

KATHMANDU:Mitsubishi has officially confirmed the return of the iconic Mitsubishi Pajero nameplate, nearly five years after production ended in 2021. The new-generation model is scheduled to make its global debut this fall. The revived Pajero will be a dedicated off-road…