Honda, Ford join push to set rules for blockchain 'battery passport'

Auto industry prepares for EU requirements to record supply chain info

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Honda is part of a global consortium seeking to set standards for battery passports that store automotive batteries' supply chain information.  © Reuters

EIKI HAYASHI, Nikkei staff writer

FRANKFURT, Germany -- A consortium of more than 120 global companies including Honda Motor and Ford Motor has compiled draft standards on blockchain-based "battery passports" that will let users track each battery's environmental and social footprints.

The European Union has decided to require such digital documentation for batteries starting in 2026. With the U.S. and India considering their adoption as well, industry players are jockeying for a leading role in the rule-making process.

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