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Toyota keeps hydrogen strategy as long-term bet

KATHMANDU: Toyota Motor Corporation continues to invest in hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles despite low global demand. The company is maintaining a multi-path strategy instead of focusing only on battery EVs, writes FT. Global hydrogen passenger car sales crossed just 16,000 units…
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Green Hydrogen grows but still falls short

KATHMANDU: Global output of green hydrogen is rising, but it still meets only a small part of demand. A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows the gap. Green hydrogen is made by using renewable power to split…
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India proposes unique number plates to identify hydrogen vehicles

KATHMANDU: In a move to promote cleaner transport, India has proposed special number plates for hydrogen-powered vehicles. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released a draft plan introducing a unique green-and-blue design to distinguish these vehicles on the…
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Govt prioritizes green hydrogen with major tax incentives

KATHMANDU: The government has prioritized green hydrogen production in Nepal by announcing tax exemptions in the budget for fiscal year 2025/26. “No taxes or duties will be levied on imported machinery for industries producing green hydrogen,” Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad…