Disposal of batteries poses roadblock for sustainable electric vehicle use

Disposal of batteries poses roadblock for sustainable electric vehicle use

AMMAN — Though the rise in the number of electric vehicle users in Jordan is a positive sign, a smart, environmentally friendly transport network that uses clean and renewable energy augment well for the Kingdom on its path towards sustainability, according to President of the Jordan Environment Union Omar Shoshan.

The growing acceptance of electric cars across the globe comes with a price, due to their negative impact on the environment, especially hazards related to their disposal, he said.

Electric vehicle batteries contain many hazardous materials, and once they reach the end of their working life, improper disposal threatens the environment and human health, Shoshan said.