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German Automotive Industry in Dispute With EU Over Battery Regulation
The EU has introduced a new battery regulation that will apply from August 2023 and is intended to promote the circular economy. One controversial point is the calculation of the CO2 footprint of car batteries from 2027, whereby the national electricity mix is to serve as the basis. This has met with resistance in the German automotive industry, as the German energy mix is less favourable due to the high proportion of fossil fuels. Manufacturers fear disadvantages and lower investment in low-CO2 battery factories. The regulation also includes provisions on the labelling and recovery of materials from used batteries. In addition, stricter due diligence obligations for the origin of raw materials and working conditions will be introduced, with exemptions for small and medium-sized enterprises.
EU draft of the corresponding delegated act: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/13877-Batteries-for-electric-vehicles-carbon-footprint-methodology_en
What does the EBBC community think: What could alternative approaches to calculating the carbon footprint of car batteries look like in order to both achieve environmental goals and ensure the competitiveness of the industry?
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