European Regulatory Framework for Batteries
Click on link below, this is a contributed article to the SAE Update magazine
On March 10th, EU Parliament adopted a draft legislation which revises the previous “Batteries Directive” in 2006 to include batteries for e-mobility and sets targets for carbon footprint disclosures, recovery and recycling, and performance and durability. “Light means of transport” which include e-bikes and e-scooters are also included.
Here is a chart which summarizes the main elements from the briefing document.

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