Kathmandu. The conversion of petroleum-powered vehicles (diesel and petrol) to electric (EV) in Nepal has been a topic of discussion for a long time.However, implementation remained elusive. Previous governments had established legal provisions for converting petroleum vehicles to electric, but these policies were never practically implemented. For nearly five years, the policy remained limited to paper.On the other hand, while the government formulated policies, the lack of clear legal provisions and procedures made practical application nearly impossible. However, the government led by Balendra Shah, formed with a new mandate, has decided to move toward implementation.The Cabinet meeting held on Sunday...