"Environmental Concerns Mount as BYD Faces Probe in Hungary: The Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is under investigation in Hungary after allegations emerged that toxic soil from its construction site in Szeged was improperly disposed of. According to police, the contaminated soil was moved from the site of BYD's first European plant to an unknown location, sparking concerns about the company's commitment to environmental sustainability. The investigation comes as BYD continues to expand its global operations, including in Europe, where the company has faced increasing scrutiny over its environmental record. As the probe unfolds, questions are being raised about BYD's adherence to local regulations and its responsibility to protect the environment."


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 ...