Bagmati Provincial Board Setup to Promote Electric Vehicles
Bagmati Provincial Board Setup to Promote Electric Vehicles
14th December 2020
"The minister shared about the government plan of replacing fossil- fuel-powered vehicles with electric and renewable energy-based vehicles till 2028."
The Bagmati province government has set up the office of province transport operation and management board to operate electric bus service systematically and effectively.
Minister for Physical Infrastructure Development Rameshwor Phuyal participating in the official establishment program of the State Transport Operation and Management Board in Hetauda on Monday, 14 Dec 2020. RSS
The office was inaugurated by the province minister for physical infrastructures Rameshwor Phuyal amidst a programme at Hetauda today. Hetauda in Makwanpur district serves as the capital of Bagmati Province.
On the occasion, the minister shared about the government plan of replacing fossil- fuel-powered vehicles with electric and renewable energy-based vehicles by 2085 BS. This moves aims to de-carbonize the transport sector.
He said in cooperation with all local levels, charging stations, refresh centers and well-managed bus parks will be ensured to operate such vehicles. According to him, Kathmandu’s Ring Road and Kathmandu-Makawanpur route will be in first priority to launch the alternative vehicles during the first phase.
On the occasion, the secretary at the ministry and board chair Sanjib Baral said the Board came into existence as per the concept of operating the transport sector through the government.
Board newly appointed officiating director Dr. Sahadev Bahadur Bhandari pledged the Board will play a role in achieving the provincial government of promoting electric vehicles to eventually move towards the end of fossil-fuelled vehicles.
The Board has 17 members. During the first phase, the provincial government is working on the plan of introducing 30 electric vehicles at various routes.
Thee Go: Makes Your Travel More Sustainable and Environment Friendly
5th September 2020
"Thee Go is not only dealing with Electric vehicles but is also dealing with the complete ecosystem of e-mobility."
Thee Go is a relatively new eco-friendly electric car importer and distributor company that believes there is a more responsible way to travel and are determined to make travel more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Thee Go envision a future of zero emissions and zero congestion and are also very much committed to lead the way towards this future. They want to be the catalyst for this transition to eco-friendly transportation and eventually pave the way for an environmentally sustainable Nepal.
Thee Go is not only dealing with Electric vehicles but is also dealing with the complete ecosystem of e-mobility. Below are the different activities that they are currently handling in Nepal.
Thee-Go ecosystem
• Electric Vehicles: Zero-emission vehicles designed and developed for Nepal to drive the country towards carbon neutrality.
• After Sales Service: A level of after-sales service that goes above and beyond your typical standard to ensure we are always there for you.
• Training and Development: Skilled manpower to enable first-class service and innovation for future products.
• Charging Station: Strategically located charging points on highways and cities to ensure distance is never a concern.
• Retrofitting EV: They are ready with the solution to convert petrol/diesel conventional cars to electric ones to extend the life of existing vehicles and reduce carbon footprint.
• Fleet Service: Managing and maintaining the fleet of electric vehicles to ensure all your travel needs are met.
• Financing: Easing of purchase of EV through an exclusive collaboration with financial institutions and in house offers.
• Battery Assembly: They are developing an in house battery assembly capability to ensure self-sufficiency.
• Battery Disposal: They are developing recycling and disposal of depleted batteries to enable safe handling and maximum usability.
Thee Go current range of products are as follows:-
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Category: Hatchback Car
Range: 150km*
Per Km Running Cost: NPR 1.11 per km
• DFSK Danfe: High-performance vehicle for intracity & cross country travel
Category: Micro Bus (11 seaters)
Range: 250km*
Per Km Running Cost: NPR 1.85 per km
• Joylong E6: Luxury commuter redefined to maximize comfort, minimize costs and neutralize carbon footprint.
Category: Mini Bus (20 seaters)
Range: 210km*
Per Km Running Cost: App NPR 4.1 per km
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Range: 200km*
Per Km Running Cost: App NPR 7.1 per km
Thee-Go also feels that Nepal is perfectly positioned for a complete shift towards clean mobility and could set an example for the rest of the world to follow. The shift is gradually happening and it’s only a matter of time before Nepal paves a path towards self-sufficiency and becomes a carbon-neutral country.
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Bookings open for "thee GO e8" , electric city car.
17th September 2020
"thee GO e8 electric city car price in Nepal"
Taking a step forward towards the evolution of EVs in Nepal, thee GO has started accepting bookings of its electric city car "thee GO e8".
thee GO e8 sports a modern and fresh design that immediately grabs attention and gives a longlasting impact. It is a modern, edgy and young car for the environment-friendly Nepali customers. thee GO e8 is an amalgamation of futuristic design and advanced technology which will contribute to reducing carbon footprints.
thee GO e8 exterior
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thee GO e8 Interiors
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Technology and performance
With a Lithium-Ion phosphate battery of 15.2 kWh, thee GO e8 can give a driving range of up to 150 Kms under normal operating conditions (NEDC 200 km).
thee Go e8 is powered by a 3 phase asynchronous motor which produces an impressive 180 Nm of torque and 15kW of maximum power.
The car comes with a 3kW charger and can be charged at home/ office conveniently.
thee GO e8 comes with a "Hill Assist" feature which prevents rolling back on slopes.
thee GO e8 utilizes a regenerative braking system to increase mileage per charge by converting the kinetic energy during braking into electrical potential energy.
The cost of electricity for running thee GO e8 is only Rs. 1.11 per km* under the normal driving condition.
Commenting at the event, thee GO CEO, Mr. Hemant Puranik said, "Today is when we start writing a new chapter in the Nepal Auto Industry. thee GO e8 aims at reinventing and resetting the rules for the Nepal Auto Industry by providing the option of traveling in the comfort a car but with running cost less than a bike". He further mentioned that "The future of efficient, green, sustainable mobility solutions needs to translate into reality and we are delighted that we have taken one more step towards the same by opening bookings of another electric Car thee GO e8. We genuinely feel that if someone is looking for a new car, he or she can consider buying thee Go e8 and enjoy benefits of driving an electric car and help the nation to grow by using domestically generated hydro energy.”
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Gongabu Bus Park introduces computerized ticketing
13th December 2020
"The Lhotse Multipurpose Private Ltd has introduced the use of technology in ticketing in the New Bus Park at Gongabu, Kathmandu. The organization utilized the closure of the bus park to launch the new system."
The Lhotse Multipurpose Private Ltd has introduced the use of technology in ticketing in the New Bus Park at Gongabu, Kathmandu. The organization utilized the closure of the bus park to launch the new system.
It had remained shut down for around six months due to increasing coronavirus infections.
According to organization Chair Deepak Kunwar, the new system was for minimizing the people’s crowds at the ticket counter and avoiding infection risk. "The introduction of technology is as per the government’s direction. The government has, with changing time, envisaged the ‘digital Nepal’ campaign and we are committed to heading towards that direction," he said.
To date, 30 counters are computerized, but only 12 counters are delivering the service now. The remaining counters will switch to the new system soon.
Currently, the Multipurpose distributes the travel tickets for the destinations- Taplejung, Sankhuwasabha, Bhojpur, Dhankuta, Sunsari, Jhapa, Morang, Tehrathum, Udaypur, Siraha, Saptari, Dhangadhi, Mahendranagar, Bardiya, Banke, Dailekh, Rukum, Rolpa, Bhalubang, Burtibang, and Tikapur.
Dhaulagiri-Gandaki Yatayat Private Ltd counter staff Pashupati Poudel said as it takes a little more time to complete the ticketing process on the computer than the handwritten ticket, it will take time for passengers to get adjusted with this system. The company has also implemented provisions for acquiring e-ticketing as well.
More, installation of GPS, a navigating system, will be taking place in every bus here to track the location of a vehicle and reduce the case of road accidents due to driver’s negligence and wretched condition of roadways. Around 1,500 vehicles here provide two-way services for over 50 districts from Taplejung in the east to Jumla in the west.
Of late, the bus park is seeing its face changed. Bishnumati corridor has been constructed in the west. Based in Kathmandu Metropolis-26 it has spread over 161 ropanis of land. It was established and come into operation in 2056 BS on the ‘public-private-partnership model.’
Then-Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolis Keshab Sthapit and then the Chair of Lhotse Multipurpose Gehendra Bahadur Karki had signed an agreement in this regard.
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