KATHMANDU: China has introduced new national standards for recycling EV batteries, achieving up to 99.6% recovery of nickel, cobalt, and manganese, and 96.5% for lithium in pilot programs, according to Chinese media. The General Administration of Market Supervision has approved…

KATHMANDU: Volvo Buses has introduced the Volvo BZR Electric, a new electric coach chassis with a battery capacity of up to 720 kWh. It can travel up to 700 km on a single charge, making it suitable for long trips…

KATHMANDU: China has requested consultations with India at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over India’s subsidy programs for electric vehicles and batteries, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday. According to the ministry, India’s measures allegedly violate WTO obligations,…

KATHMANDU: General Motors’ early investment in U.S.-made rare-earth magnets is paying off as China tightens export restrictions on the critical components, The Wall Street Journal reports. In 2021, GM started investing in U.S.-based magnet production to depend less on China.…

KATHMANDU: Global mobility platform inDrive has announced popular Nepali actress Swastima Khadka as its new Brand Ambassador for Nepal. Alongside, the company has launched its new 360° campaign “Your Journey Begins With Your Choice”, highlighting the brand’s focus on freedom…