Nepal is perfectly positioned for a complete shift towards clean mobility and could set an example for the rest of the world to follow. The shift is gradually happening and it’s only a matter of time before Nepal paves a path towards self-sufficiency and becomes a carbon neutral country.
COMBUSTION VEHICLE
Residents from Kathmandu breathe some of the dirtiest air in the world. The average life expectancy of Nepalese is reduced by over two and one half years because of air pollution. 1 in every 10 people in Kathmandu suffers from chronic lung diseases like COPD, bronchitis and emphysema.
Nepal spent approx. Rs. 200 billion last year in importing petrol (40% of import bill), diesel and gas, widening the country’s already yawning trade deficit.
Foreign exchange risk has severe impact on Nepal’s economy leaving no option but to buy fuels at higher cost.
RENEWABLE ENERGIES
The estimated hydro power potential in Nepal is approx. 40000 MW. and Nepal may soon have surplus energy. Powering a vehicle through energy generated from renewable resources ensures that the entire cycle is end to end green.
Numerous micro-hydro project and run-of-the-river project is leading country towards self-sufficiency and carbon neutrality
EV ADVANTAGES
Electric Vehicle is Carbon-neutral thus no greenhouse gas emissions.
Using electricity instead of gas to power your car is cheaper and more efficient.
Fewer maintenance requirements and low maintenance cost.
Electric vehicle offers instantaneous torque and quiet acceleration
Free yourself from fuel’s relentless increasing price and petrol imports.
No carbon footprints means less health problems.
In Nepal’s context, transformation from ICE to electric vehicle is entirely end to end green cycle.
Unlike manual vehicle, electric vehicles do not require multiple gears and clutch.
Charging stations mitigate range anxiety issues in Nepal as travel time is long and distance is short.
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