To create a more sustainable future, the European Union (EU)Digital battery passportHe announced that it would be mandatory. February 2027 From now on, all batteries with a capacity of more than 2 kWh that are marketed in Europe must have this passport.

Naturally, this obligation also included electric vehicles. Now is The first car in the world with a battery passport announced. This vehicle will be a Volvo model.

Volvo EX90 will be the first model with a battery passport

The new electric version of the XC90 VolvoEX90It will be registered as the world’s first electric vehicle with a digital battery passport. This model will be produced in the USA in the second half of the year It is expected to hit roads in North America and Europe.

Volvo is working with British startup Circulor, which maps supply chains for five years He was developing this passport. Business manager Vanessa Butani said: “Being a pioneer and leader is very important to us.” He stated that in addition to the EX90, all electric models will gradually receive a passport in the future.

battery passport, All information about the vehicle’s battery Contains. It will contain a lot of up-to-date information such as the manufacturing process, raw materials, components, total carbon footprint, 15 year battery health status, supply chain status and whether it is suitable for recycling. In this way, the impact on the environment is reduced and reuse is encouraged. Your passport to Volvo It costs $10 per car Let’s also say this is expected.

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