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NRB Signals Easier EV Bus Loans to Accelerate Nepal's Public Transport

HighlightsNepal Rastra Bank has announced a policy to ease financing for large electric public transport vehicles.The announcement came alongside the Monetary Policy for FY 2083/84 unveiled by Governor Dr. Bishwanath Paudel.The central bank will introduce a special Loan to Value (LTV) policy for electric vehicles...

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Tata Sumo Could Return as a Premium Urban SUV

HighlightsTata Motors is reportedly considering the return of the Tata Sumo as a premium SUV.The revival is linked to the company's broader product roadmap through March 2031.Tata plans to introduce 10 new passenger vehicles, including 6 ICE models and 4 EVs.The new Sumo is expected...

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GWM Ora 5 wins the 2025 London Design Awards

HighlightsGWM Ora 5 wins the 2025 London Design Awards in the Product Design, Automobiles/Vehicles category.The award reinforces GWM's global focus on design, smart mobility and user-centric engineering.The electric SUV recently entered the Nepalese market with a starting price of NPR 4,699,000.58.3 kWh LFP battery delivers...

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Lalitpur Plans Electric Shuttle Bus Network To Reimagine Urban Mobility

HighlightsLalitpur Metropolitan City is moving ahead with an electric shuttle bus initiative.The project is aimed at improving urban mobility while reducing emissions.Electric public transport continues to gain momentum across the Kathmandu Valley.The plan aligns with Lalitpur's broader push toward cleaner municipal transportation.The initiative follows several...

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DoTM Reopens Public Vehicle Registration After Nationwide Freeze

HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management (DoTM) had ordered a halt on new public vehicle registrations nationwide.The suspension applied to both conventional and electric public vehicles.Authorities cited rising congestion, air pollution and poor transport management as key reasons.The decision triggered criticism from transport operators and provincial governments.Bagmati...

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Nepal’s new budget changes EV taxes from kW-based, to price-based duties.

HighlightsNepal will now calculate EV taxes based on vehicle value instead of motor powerThe policy was announced in the Fiscal Year 2026/27 national budgetFinance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the old system distorted the marketA new Green Tax replaces multiple existing customs-related chargesThe government also...

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Aion and XPeng Experience Center Reopens After GenZ Riots in Thapathali

HighlightsCG Motors has reopened the Aion and XPeng Experience Center in ThapathaliAion Y, Aion V Luxury and XPeng G6 are currently on displayAion Y delivers 225 Nm torque from a 100 kW motorAion V Luxury claims a 650 km range from a 75.3 kWh batteryXPeng...

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Nepal Suspends New Public Vehicle Registrations Across The Country

HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management suspended registration of all new public vehiclesThe restriction includes electric public transport vehiclesOrder issued to all seven provinces and local governmentsAuthorities cited air pollution, congestion and traffic pressureDecision made under Section 24 (3) of the Vehicle and Transport Management ActRegistration freeze...

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Nepal Mobility Expo 2025 Opens Stall Booking With 50 Brands Expected

HighlightsNAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2025 will take place from August 6 to 10 at Bhrikuti MandapOrganizer opened stall booking from May 5 to May 12, 2025Event management and coordination handled by Media Space Solutions Pvt. Ltd.More than 50 automotive brands are expected to participateSeparate halls...

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New Maruti Electric MPV Spied Testing With e Vitara Design Cues

HighlightsMaruti Suzuki has been spotted testing a new electric MPV internally linked to the YMC codenameThe upcoming EV appears to borrow several design cues from the e VitaraSpy images reveal a large MPV body style with a familiar Maruti silhouette18-inch alloy wheels and EV-specific styling...

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Government Plans To Tighten Vehicle Speed Regulation Across Nepal

HighlightsNepal Government has indicated plans to tighten vehicle speed regulation.The move comes amid growing concern around road accidents and highway safety.Authorities are expected to focus on stricter enforcement and monitoring.Commercial vehicles are likely to remain under primary scrutiny.The announcement could affect transport operators, logistics companies,...

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Public transport fares Nepal rise again after fuel price adjustment.

HighlightsPublic transport fares increased across Nepal following fuel price revisionDepartment of Transport Management implemented automatic fare adjustmentHike linked directly to petroleum price changesApplies to passenger vehicles nationwideFreight transport tariffs also revised alongside passenger faresMarks another instance of price volatility impacting mobility costsCommuters face growing burden...

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Fare Rise Pressure Builds on Nepal Public Transport Sector

HighlightsPublic transport fare revision demand intensifies across NepalFuel price surge identified as primary trigger behind pressurePassenger fares already increased by 16.71 percent in latest revisionDiesel up by Rs 40 per liter, petrol up by Rs 45 per liter in one monthElectric vehicles remain exempt from...

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Lalitpur Goes Electric with 11 Foton Garbage Vehicles

HighlightsLalitpur Mahanagar(Lalitpur Meteropolitian City) acquires 11 Foton EVs for waste management operationsElectric vehicles deployed specifically for urban waste collectionMarks a shift toward clean mobility in municipal servicesSupports reduction of urban emissions and fuel dependencyPart of broader push toward electrification in public infrastructureHighlights growing role of...

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India EV tax policies shift with 100% road tax waiver proposals

HighlightsDelhi Government unveils draft EV Policy 2026–2030 with major tax relief structureRoad tax exemption and registration fee waiver proposed for EVs up to ₹30 lakhPolicy window runs until March 31, 2030, effectively creating a multi-year incentive cycleHybrid cars to receive 50 percent tax relief under...

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Nepal government pushes electric vehicles to cut fuel imports and emissions

HighlightsNepal Government calls for increased adoption of electric vehiclesPolicy signal aimed at reducing fuel imports and emissionsFocus on transitioning public and private transport to EVsReinforces long-term commitment to clean mobilityPotential boost for EV importers, infrastructure providersAligns with Nepal’s broader energy sustainability goalsPolicy Push Gains Momentum...

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Five Key Vehicle Policies in Kathmandu That Could Boost Electric Vehicle Adoption

HighlightsFive major transport and vehicle policy decisions announced under Balen ShahStrong push toward electric vehicles and reduced dependence on fuel-powered transportStrict action against illegal parking to ease congestion in KathmanduDigital traffic monitoring and smart mobility systems introducedPublic transport reform aimed at efficiency and structureClear direction...

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BYD Great Tang Electric SUV brings 950 km range and 9 minute charging

HighlightsUp to 950 km electric driving range on the CLTC cycleFlash charging from 10 percent to 97 percent in about 9 minutes using megawatt fast chargingBuilt on next generation 1000V electric architecture for higher efficiency and faster chargingDual motor all wheel drive option with up...

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Kathmandu’s roads will be closed from midnight on Falgun 20 until voting ends on Falgun 21

HighlightsFrom midnight on Falgun 20 (May 12, 2026) until 12:00 noon on Falgun 21 (voting day), all public and private vehicles will be banned in Kathmandu.The decision was made by the High-Level Election Security Committee.Only essential service vehicles will be allowed to operate. These include...

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World’s Most Advanced Driving Simulator Unveiled

Highlights Graz University of Technology and Magna debut Europe’s most advanced driving simulator Installed at the new Advanced Driving Simulation Centre in January 2026 Six movable struts, full‑scale cockpit and 3‑4 ms response time replicate real‑world feel Capable of generating vibrations up to 100 Hz,...

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