Nepal, a small Himalayan nation of 30 million better known globally for its mountains, including Mt Everest, and trekking tourism, is quietly setting an impressive benchmark in the electric vehicle transition. In recent months, about 70% of all new passenger vehicles sold in Nepal were electric. This statistic is remarkable, … [continued]
On May 29, 1953, New Zealand explorer Edmund Hillary and Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay reached the top of Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain above sea level. Everest is part of the Himalayas, a mountain range that forms most of the border between Nepal and Tibet — an area that … [continued]
Chinese electric vehicle producers continue to expand across the world. In the latest cases, NIO has announced expansion into Azerbaijan and XPENG has announced expansion into Nepal. NIO’s Entry into Azerbaijan NIO has partnered with Green Car in Azerbaijan, where COP29 (the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN … [continued]
Sustainable transportation leader Gogoro Inc. is expanding its footprint across Asia with strategic investments from lubricant maker Castrol; upcoming launches in Kathmandu, Nepal, and Singapore; and market growth in the Philippines. These strategic moves highlight the company’s commitment to providing eco-friendly transportation alternatives and addressing the growing demand for electric … [continued]
Initially available for B2B customers in the city of Kathmandu, Gogoro Battery Swapping is scheduled to be available to consumers later this year. Gogoro’s entrance into Nepal is an extension of its India commercialization and utilizes Gogoro’s new India-made CrossOver GX250 Smartscooter. KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nebula Energy and Gogoro Inc (Nasdaq: GGR), a global technology leader in … [continued]
It has been reported on several platforms that BYD is planning to start producing at least 300,000 EVs per month soon from its various plants in China and other places. Buoyed by this ramp-up in production, BYD is stepping up its global expansion program. It seems like we get these … [continued]
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of inland water resources. Nepal has about 6000 rivers, rivulets, and tributaries, and also has other significant resources such as snow cover, springs, lakes, and groundwater. The country has some of the highest for potential for hydropower. Nepal’s … [continued]
In the largest-ever study of glacial lakes, researchers using 30 years of NASA satellite data have found that the volume of these lakes worldwide has increased by about 50% since 1990 as glaciers melt and retreat due to climate change.
Ashden hosts annual awards, established in 2001, that identify ‘the most exciting climate action around the world,’ and this year’s winners demonstrate their commitment to expanding approaches to climate action across sectors and regions. They build partnerships between existing organizations and startups, and work around the world to influence policy. And they have some big names on their side: their Patron is His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.
Meet the journalists who are putting climate change at the heart of their countries’ agendas.
