The new battery regulation aims to strengthen Europe as a location for the production of rechargeable batteries. Recycling is to make the industry independent of raw material imports, and strict social and environmental requirements are to set standards.
By Redaktion Table
A European battery passport could make cell production more transparent and thus ensure greater sustainability. But for batteries for EVs and e-scooters to become environmentally friendly and socially acceptable, the raw materials would also have to come from Europe, writes Roberto García Martínez.
By Redaktion Table
Now that the Commission has presented its large package of climate legislation, the task in Parliament is to stake out the positions. Negotiations with the Council are due to begin this year, and the next package of measures is expected in December. In addition, there are more climate policy decisions pending, including taxonomy and state aid law. Our Green Deal outlook for this fall.
By Timo Landenberger
