Electric microbus driver Purushottam Adhikari charges his vehicle at a charging station in Kathmandu on May 1, 2026. As global fuel markets reel from the Middle East war, motorists in Nepal are increasingly turning to electric vehicles, with high demand putting a strain on dealerships. (Photo by Prakash MATHEMA / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH 'Nepal-Transport-Automobile-Energy' FOCUS