China to raise technical standards for EV batteries to reduce explosion risks

China to raise technical standards for EV batteries to reduce explosion risks

FILE PHOTO: An employee works on the production line of electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Octillion in Hefei, Anhui province, China March 30, 2021. Picture taken March 30, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

China is tightening regulations on battery-powered vehicles and will require its automakers to comply with higher battery safety standards, aiming to reduce risks of fire and explosions in the fast-growing sector.

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