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European Union lawmakers have finally agreed on a new set of rules aiming to make batteries more durable and reusable. These new measures could well impact our smartphones.<\/p>\n

Already at the beginning of the year, the European Union was considering new rules. To extend the life of electronic products and avoid waste. Notably by banning phones with integrated batteries in Europe. A few months later, lawmakers finally agreed on new regulations. It will present a new set of challenges for consumer tech companies and battery manufacturers.<\/p>\n

These new measures come only sometime after the decision of Europe to impose a universal charging port. Although most smartphone manufacturers already use a USB-C port in their devices. It is mainly Apple that will have to comply with the new directive. And abandon the proprietary Lightning port on its iPhones by December 28, 2024.<\/p>\n

In the new legislation, Europe announces that it wants batteries that are easier to remove and replace. But above all better inform consumers. Three and a half years after the entry into force of these new measures. The batteries of our electronic devices must therefore be easily accessible and easily replaceable. Smartphone manufacturers could therefore be bring back removable batteries.<\/p>\n

The new European legislation will apply to all types of batteries sold in the EU. Including batteries used in electronic devices or batteries used in two wheeled vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs).<\/p>\n

Europe’s goal is above all to make batteries greener. From the beginning of 2024. Battery manufacturers in the EU will have to report on the total carbon footprint of their batteries. From extraction to the recycling process. The data collected will then be used to set a maximum CO2 limit. And that for batteries which will come into force from July 2027.<\/p>\n

Replaceable batteries will arrive on smartphones<\/h2>\n

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The new legislation also says that to better inform users. Batteries will carry labels and QR codes containing information about their capacity. In addition to performance, durability, and chemical composition.<\/p>\n

However, Europe should not stop there. In order to improve battery life, smartphones and tablets could soon be required to display an energy label. As is already the case on televisions or even washing machines. This will inform customers about the characteristics of the battery. But also about the water and dust resistance of the products.<\/p>\n

This new label should therefore complement the repairability index which appeared a few years ago. But which can sometimes be misleading. Unfortunately, since its launch, the repairability index is still struggling to convince. We therefore hope that if an energy label is voted for in the coming months, it will be more effective.<\/p>\n

energy label<\/h3>\n

For now, the EU agreement only requires a carbon footprint declaration and label for EV batteries. In adiition to LMT batteries and rechargeable industrial batteries with a capacity above 2 kWh. These will also need to have a \u201cdigital battery passport\u201d that includes battery model information. As well as information specific to the individual battery and its usage.<\/p>\n

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