Lawmakers push for stronger regulations on PFAS used in EV batteries

By EHN Curators | Environmental Health News | August 30, 2024

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"U.S. lawmakers are urging stricter regulations on PFAS, chemicals used in EV batteries, amid concerns over widespread contamination.

In short:

Two U.S. lawmakers are advocating for tighter controls on PFAS, toxic chemicals found in various products, including EV batteries.
A bill known as the PFAS Action Act seeks to enforce stricter regulations, but it has yet to pass in the Senate.
Despite ongoing concerns, companies like Syensqo continue to expand production with government support, raising environmental and health risks.

Key quote:

"PFAS are found in everything from construction materials to cookware to basic household supplies – this isn’t an EV problem, it’s a PFAS problem.”

— Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., House Energy and Commerce Committee."

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