"Hazmat Scandal Rocks BYD's European Expansion: Toxic Soil Probe Launched in Hungary Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is facing a major environmental scandal after Hungarian police launched an investigation into the alleged improper disposal of toxic soil from the construction site of its first European plant in the city of Szeged. The probe, which is currently underway, centers around claims that contaminated soil was secretly transported to an unknown location, sparking concerns over potential environmental and health risks. As BYD continues to expand its presence in Europe, the incident raises questions about the company's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. With the investigation still in its early stages, the full extent of the scandal remains unclear, but one thing is certain: BYD's reputation in the region is now under intense scrutiny."


The probe relates to the movement of toxic soil from the construction site of BYD’s first European plant in the southern city of Szeged to an outside location, police said ...