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Jul 2025

European Commission Requests Comments on Proposed Amendments to the EU Regulation on Batteries and Waste Batteries

On May 21, 2025, the European Commission published a draft Regulation proposing amendments to EU Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries and waste batteries for public comment. Within (EU) 2023/1542, a number of battery due diligence obligations are specified, which companies placing batteries onto the market or into service must comply with.

Jul 2025

Updated Chinese Standard on Electric Vehicle Traction Battery Safety Requirements Published

An updated version of the Chinese standard on electric vehicle traction battery safety requirements, GB 38031-2025, has recently been published.

May 2025

Significant Amendments to UN ECE Regulation No. 100 on Vehicles with an Electric Powertrain Adopted

At the 195th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) World Forum for the Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29), an 05 Series of Amendments to UN ECE Regulation No. 100 on specific requirements applicable to vehicles with an electric powertrain were adopted.