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: Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles reached a record 2.1 million units in September, up 26% year-on-year, according to market research firm Rho Motion. The growth was mainly driven by strong demand in China and a surge…

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: China will introduce new export controls on lithium batteries and graphite anode materials starting November 8, 2025, according to the Global Times. The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs announced the decision to protect national…

KATHMANDU: When people talk about electric vehicles (EVs), the first question that often comes to mind is: “How much range does it offer?” Since EVs cannot be conveniently charged everywhere, driving range has become a key factor for most buyers.…