by eub2 last modified 10 December 2020
On 10 December, the European Commission proposed to modernise EU legislation on batteries, delivering its first initiative among the actions announced in the new Circular Economy Action Plan.
Advertisement 1. Why is there a need for new legislation on batteries?
Batteries are a key technology in the transition to climate
neutrality, and to a more circular economy. They are essential for
sustainable mobility and contribute to the zero pollution ambition.
Batteries are also part of our daily life at home, in kitchen
appliances, remote TV control or alarm clocks. The demand for batteries
will grow rapidly in the coming years, notably for electric vehicles
European Commission Proposes Update to Legislation on Batteries as Part of Green Deal Thu 10th December 2020 | 06:10 PM
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 10th December, 2020) The European Commission on Thursday proposed to update the European Union s legislation on batteries that will make them sustainable throughout their life cycle as a part of implementing the economic strategy of the European Green Deal. Today, the European Commission proposes to modernize EU legislation on batteries, delivering its first initiative among the actions announced in the new Circular Economy Action Plan . Batteries placed on the EU market should become sustainable, high-performing and safe all along their entire life cycle, the commission said in a statement.