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: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) will begin mass production of its next-generation sodium-ion battery in 2026, according to company reports. The battery can deliver a driving range of over 500 kilometers on a single charge. It has an…

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: The German Automobile Club (ADAC) has shared long-term test results for the Volkswagen ID.3 electric car. After four years and 172,000 km of use, the battery is still in very good condition. The ID.3 in the test had a…

KATHMANDU: China has introduced new rules to regulate the export of electric vehicle (EV) battery technology. The move aims to protect its leadership in the global EV market according to NYT. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce announced that eight…