From EU compliance to export edge: China’s battery makers race for zero-carbon estates
Chinese battery manufacturers are rapidly moving to zero-carbon industrial estates in response to the European Union's plan to limit the emissions associated with imported batteries. This shift is driven by the EU's upcoming cap on embedded emissions, which will make it more expensive for Chinese companies to export batteries that don't meet the new standards. By investing in zero-carbon estates, Chinese battery makers are not only complying with EU regulations but also positioning themselves to become a competitive force in the global market for low-carbon batteries. This could give them…
Read the source report: South China Morning Post
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