Making electric vehicle batteries is a growing business, with China and The United States leads the industry. However, in order not to be left behind, Europe has been investing in production, and now there is an unlikely hot spot for battery production, according to the report. a report published on Monday by Financial Times.
That hot spot is a quiet town called Debrecen, and it is located in eastern Hungary, about two and a half hours from Budapest. It was once home to a Soviet-era airbase and several farms, but it is now being targeted by several vehicle manufacturers and their battery partners for massive new production facilities. , with most of the areadevelopment financed by China.
That last part has some organizations in the EU concerned, but locals in Debrecen have a more immediate concern with these new giant plants and their ecological impact. Debrecen is an unusual choice for large industrial facilities because it is not particularly close to any major natural waterways. This means that industrial water use can significantly affect the quality of life of residents.
Full report of Financial Times It’s a long book, but if you’re interested in looking behind the curtain on the burgeoning electric car industry and understanding its impact on transportation, as well as from a geopolitical and environmental standpoint school, it’s well worth reading.
