As the world's largest electric vehicle market, China is facing a looming environmental challenge: the impending deluge of end-of-life EV batteries. By 2030, the country expects to generate a staggering 1.1 million metric tons of retired EV batteries annually, a problem that poses significant concerns for waste management and the potential for hazardous materials to contaminate the environment. In an effort to mitigate this issue, China is taking a proactive approach by implementing a nationwide tracking system to monitor the movement and disposal of these batteries. The initiative aims to ensure that the country's EV battery waste is handled responsibly, preventing pollution and promoting sustainable recycling practices.
China is preparing for a flood of end-of-life electric vehicle batteries that could exceed 1.1 million metric tons per year by 2030, and it wants to track each and every one of them OkDiario
