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Volvo's New EX90 Electric SUV Will Launch With "World's First" EV Battery Passport

05 Jun 2024 | Abstracted from Electrek

"The solution was developed by Volvo and UK startup Circulor over the past five years. Using blockchain technology, it will show buyers information about the vehicle's battery, such as its composition, where its materials are from, its recycled content, and its carbon footprint...To view key battery info, owners can simply scan a QR code on the inside of the driver's side door.

"Battery passports will be mandatory for new electric cars sold in Europe starting in February 2027."

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