European Commission Vice President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič on 25 June hailed the kick-off meeting of BatteRIes Europe as an umbrella for all batteries research and innovation and an important pillar of the EU Battery Alliance. He reiterated the Commission’s support, noting that by 2040, 57% of new vehicles expected to have batteries.

“This is the first meeting of BatteRIes Europe. It is an important day to lay the groundwork for this collaborative platform,” Šefčovič said.

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