New White Paper On Solutions For Mass EV Battery Assembly Released
Government legislation across the EU declaring a fundamental shift away from internal combustion towards fully electric vehicle powertrains has presented vehicle manufacturers with complex challenges regarding materials, battery and joining technology. With the need for light weighting a critical factor…
EC Proposes 10 New European Partnerships And €10B For Green & Digital Transition; Clean Hydrogen Partnership
The European Commission proposed setting up 10 new European Partnerships between the European Union, Member States and/or the industry. The goal is to speed up the transition towards a green, climate neutral and digital Europe, and to make European industry…
EC Proposes Modernizing EU Legislation On Batteries To Enhance Sustainability And Safety
The European Commission is proposing modernizing EU legislation on batteries; this would be the first initiative delivered among the actions announced in the new Circular Economy Action Plan. Batteries that are more sustainable throughout their life cycle are key for…
Tougher Battery Standards Sought By EU In Shift To Electric Cars
Europe plans to impose stricter environmental requirements for batteries as it begins a radical economic overhaul set to boost electric vehicles and clean energy. The European Union will aim at setting a global standard in the fast-growing market when it…
Electric Car Sales Triple In Race To Meet CO2 Rules In Europe
One in 10 new cars sold across Europe this year will be electric or plug-in hybrid, triple last year’s sales levels after carmakers rolled out new models to meet emissions rules, according to projections from green policy group Transport &…
European Union Adds Lithium To Critical Raw Materials List
The European Union (EU) has added lithium, a key component for batteries in electric vehicles (EVs), to its list of critical raw materials for the first time. The latest announcement was made by the EU Commission, the 27-nation bloc’s executive,…
