KATHMANDU: BYD’s battery arm FinDreams Battery has partnered with Changsha Fusheng Technology to develop Blade Battery systems for industrial and mining rail locomotives in China. The two companies signed the agreement on September 7 at BYD’s headquarters in Shenzhen. The…

KATHMANDU: The government has decided to adopt a policy of phasing out diesel vehicles and allowing only electric vehicles for new registration, as part of its effort to convert public transportation to electric. Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal informed…

KATHMANDU: A total of 28 night buses will operate on six routes in Kathmandu Valley from September 19 (Asoj 3), coinciding with Constitution Day. A meeting chaired by Kathmandu Metropolitan City Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol on Wednesday decided to expand…

KATHMANDU: The Indian government is preparing to allow older trucks and buses to use retrofit emission-control devices (RECDs) to reduce air pollution from diesel vehicles. The devices, developed by IIT Delhi, can reportedly reduce particulate matter emissions by up to…

KATHMANDU: Cargo containers carrying goods from China have started being diverted to the Korala border point after the Rasuwagadhi border crossing was closed. The devastating floods on August 26 destroyed the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung customs office, roads, bridges and other infrastructure. The…