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Volvo's new EX90 electric SUV will launch with the 'world's first' EV battery passport (electrek.co)
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[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Uhhhh… I don’t mean to be a negative Nancy, but this absolutely sounds like a huge PR gimmick.

[–] Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world 11 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Thing is, they’re going to be forced into doing the work for the ESG reporting, so they’re basically just highlighting a part of it for marketing.

[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago

Ah. Makes sense.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago

Perhaps, but I think it is an interesting idea nonetheless.

[–] evenglow@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

Requirement. Not gimmick.

Battery passports will be mandatory for new electric cars sold in Europe starting in February 2027.