As China powers ahead on electric vehicles, it is also flagging likely health hazards at battery plants
- China’s electric car market is No 1 in the world and hailed for its hi-tech and low-carbon image backed by advanced manufacturing
- Factory findings by health authorities around the country have now shed light on the lesser-known health impact of the rapidly developing industry
Electric cars have in recent days notched up two significant wins in China’s cutthroat automotive market dominated by traditional fuel vehicles.
Meanwhile, Huawei Technologies has been making waves since launching its new ultra-fast charging system in October, allowing EVs to run for a kilometre (0.6 mile) on just a one-second charge.
The moves are a testament to the explosive growth in China’s EV battery production capacity and rapid technological innovations.
Factors including extensive supply chains and a strong talent pool have seen China rise to become the world’s top EV battery producer, accounting for more than 60 per cent of the global market last year.
The industry has been hailed for its hi-tech and low-carbon image backed by advanced manufacturing.
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