Despite its advantages, it all comes down to higher capital cost and no tax rebate
Long-distance EV travel has come a long way in Nepal in the last few years
The transportation sector is on an electric fast-track, but the road ahead is bumpy
Nepal's revolution in battery-powered four-wheelers is spreading to e-scooters and e-bikes
Government policies to drive recycling are crucial for electrical and electronic waste management in Nepal
Decarbonisation targets include phasing out fossil vehicles to reduce urban air pollution and improve energy security
The state of democracy can be measured by the quality of a country's bus system
Hybrids re-emerge as the ideal compromise between EV and petrol
The country is very close to generating enough electricity to replace petroleum imports
Whichever you choose, there is a range of choices of models and propulsion systems
The next budget must proactively promote battery-powered vehicles to slash Nepal’s petroleum import and improve air quality
Flip-flopping tax rates on battery powered vehicles undermine Nepal’s climate targets and public health
Nothing could be more symbolic of Nepal’s goal of being net-zero in energy by 2045 than the sight on new year’s day on Thursday as three new…
Driving three-wheelers allows women to stand on their own two feet
Photo: IVAN RADIC/FLICKRNepalis with battery-operated vehicles can now install a separate household meter to charge their vehicles as part of a…
Vehicles are one of the biggest emitters of PM2.5 and other pollutants in Kathmandu. Photos: AMIT MACHAMASIIt is that time of the year again…
Many alert readers will have noticed that cars — like dogs — resemble their owners. In fact, there is a striking facial similarity between a…
Chinese electric two-wheeler company Yadea's electric mountain bicycle, the Yadea SS800.Even as importers try to meet increased demand for…
A combination of tax rebates, the Dasain-Tihar season, and a public fed up with being cooped for nearly two years due to Covid restrictions is…
Tata's Nexon EV series lines up its 5-seater. electric-powered SUVs, the most popular electric car in India this year, and soon to be launched…
That Nepal’s political leadership does not care about the health of its people is abundantly clear from its handling of the Covid-19 crisis.…
Photo: NEPAL OIL CORPORATIONThe global pandemic hijacked 2020 and reset priorities, but countries now need to regroup and renew their commitment…
After widespread criticism of the decision in the budget to slap hefty taxes on electric vehicles, the Nepal government reversed its move in a…
Illustration : DIWAKAR CHHETRIThe Nepal Communist Party (NCP) government completes two years in power next month. Despite its strong majority,…
