Japan to start EV battery traceability program to spur recycling
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 21:24 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
The Japanese government has announced plans to introduce a program for tracing electric vehicle (EV) batteries in order to promote their recycling. The move is part of efforts to reduce waste and increase the use of recycled materials.
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