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EU used anti-subsidy probe to 'snoop' on Chinese EV makers, report says

EU Asked China’s EV Makers for ‘Unprecedented’ Data, Official Says After ‘Snooping’ Report

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- Chinese carmakers are claiming the EC asked for battery chemistries. That's like... The secret sauce lmao
The Chinese companies at the meeting reportedly said the European Commission had asked them for the detailed chemical composition and formulas of battery raw materials, including the exact amount of each major raw material, such as lithium ferrous phosphate, graphite, copper, and aluminum. The EC also required information on suppliers and procurement of raw materials, which are considered the lifeblood of the electric vehicle industry, per the report.