Please note that this study is terminated and for the further policy making process please consult the website of the EC.
Timeline.
| Date | Event/plan |
|---|---|
| 3 September 2018 | Start to the study |
| 11 September 2018 | Launch website |
| 20 December 2018 |
Stakeholder meeting for registered stakeholders (note: spaces are limited and only a representative selection of stakeholders will be admitted) For more info see main menu on "Register for Meeting" Note: this date is only preliminary and it will be confirmed in the upcoming weeks. |
| April 2019 | Publication of reviewed Task 1 to 5 reports and draft Task 6 and 7 reports for comments, see documents section. |
| 2nd of May 2019 |
2nd Stakeholder meeting, for more information and registration please see main menu Register for Meeting. |
| 24th of May | Deadline for stakeholder comments and position papers, see documents. |
| end of July | Final task 1- 7 report |
| 13th of June |
The EC has launched an open public consultation on a potential regulatory intervention related to this study, see: EC website with policy process information related to this study |
| 29th of August 2019 |
Complementary study launched which is expected to terminate in January 2020, dealing with: Work Package 1 – Feasibility of scope extension to electric scooters, bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles. Work Package 2 – Characterization of performance and sustainability requirements for rechargeable batteries with internal storage for chemistries other than lithium-ion for both electro-mobility and stationary applications. Work Package 3 - Development of models for rechargeable battery chemistries and technologies beyond lithium-ion, in compliance with the existing product environmental footprint (pef) category rules. Work Package 4 – Feasibility analysis of introducing requirements on sustainable sourcing (e.g., supply chain due diligence obligations) for rechargeable batteries with internal storage placed in the eu internal market.
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| 20th of September 2019 | Final Task 1 to 7 reports are published |
| 5th of November 2019 | Third stakeholder meeting in Brussels, for registration and agenda see this page. |
| 22nd of October 2019 | Discussion notes for the 4 complementary study work packages are now available, see documents section. |
| 10th March 2020 | Final reports of the complementary study are published |
Those who have registered through this website will be informed of website updates, meetings and availability of (draft) documents.
* Any stakeholder meeting is subject to confirmation of room availability at the European Commission. Please do not make your travel arrangement before receiving the final agenda about 4 weeks prior to the meeting.