| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/02/367 (6.3.02) |
| Publication Date | 06/03/2002 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission decided on 6 March 2002 to propose a ban on the use of cadmium batteries in electric vehicles from the end of 2005. Cadmium can cause serious damage to human health and the environment, and alternatives to cadmium batteries already exist on the market. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/02/367&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
| Subject Categories | Environment, Mobility and Transport |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
