The Battery Regulation

Battery Regulation: Commission guidelines on the removability and replaceability of portable batteries and light means of transport (LMT) batteries

04.03.202504.03.2025

The European Commission has published guidelines aimed at clarifying the uniform application of regulations concerning the removability and replaceability of portable batteries and light electric… Read More »Battery Regulation: Commission guidelines on the removability and replaceability of portable batteries and light means of transport (LMT) batteries

Guest Column: Europe needs a comprehensive battery recycling ecosystem

04.03.202504.03.2025

The demand for batteries and their critical raw materials is rapidly increasing, while the number of batteries reaching the end of their lifecycle is also rising quickly. This means a dramatic growth in hazardous waste.

Guest Column: EU invests in securing critical raw materials – high expectations for recycling

04.03.202504.03.2025

Critical battery minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite are expected to face global shortages in the coming years as the number of electric vehicles (EVs) and battery energy storage systems grows rapidly.