The decision could have a global impact.

All smartphones, including iPhones, must have replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU::undefined

  • zpiritual@lemmy.caEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The cars will be fun to see unfold considering new EV platforms have them integrated straight into the platform the chassis is built upon.

    • keefshape@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Not so much new. Has been on the road map for years. More like disgusting.

      There was a choice to be made to make things repairable, or not. The industry chose not.

      • zpiritual@lemmy.caEnglish
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        1 year ago

        They must all have reached nirvana when they realized they could build in planned obsolescence straight into the platform. No more replacing a tiny belt, now they get to sell a brand new car when the battery goes bad!

        I really hope that this regulation from the EU stick and it doesn’t get shut down by Germany as usual when they act as an extension of the auto-industry.