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Replaceable batteries for all!*

Following a vote in the European Parliament in June, the Council of the EU officially adopted a new regulation this week requiring manufacturers to build their devices with “removable and replaceable” batteries by 2027.

*But what exactly does “removable and replaceable” mean? It’s complicated. Check out my explainer for more details.

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