WP4

WP4. A legal framework for sustainable batteries in mobility. Lead: Eléonore Maitre-Ekern

A strong and coherent regulatory framework is essential to achieve a sustainable circular economy. The EV battery industry is at a critical junction where several new legal and policy measures are either in the making or being substantially revised with significant regulatory development in the period 2020-2022 both in Norway and the EU. The following RQs will be answered in WP4: 1) What laws currently regulate EV batteries in various transportation segments in Norway, the EU and internationally, and more specifically, how is EV battery ownership regulated?; 2) How can national and international regulations help to include EV batteries in a sustainable circular economy and improve social and environmental standards throughout the life cycle?; 3) What specific barriers do battery producers, consumers and recyclers face and what policy strategy can provide the right incentives and communication tools?