April 19, 2024
News

North Korean buses using new technology to limit oil consumption

Kim Jong Un emphasizes saving resources amid energy price increases in 2017

A Pyongyang bus business is saving at least one ton of oil each month after installing an oil saving tool on all of its vehicles, according to the Rodong Sinmun on Tuesday.

The oil saving tool installed on the Pyongyang buses is designed to save 10 to 15 percent of oil, improve the buses' engine power and combustion efficiency, and reduce the amount of exhaust gas, the article says.

Become a member for less than $4 per week.

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
  • Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
  • Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now

All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.