The Eu Wants To Make Mobile Devices More Durable And Easier To Repair

The draft focuses on batteries and spare parts. Manufacturers will be forced to supply at least 15 key components for each device five years after its launch. These accessories include batteries, displays, chargers, back covers, memory card/SIM card holders. In addition, the proposed legislation wants manufacturers to either ensure battery capacity is maintained at 80% after 1,000 charge cycles or to provide batteries for five years. Software updates should also not have a negative effect on battery life. However, these rules will not apply to safety devices and rolling/folding devices. The Environmental Coalition on Standards (ECOS) says that while the draft seems sensible and encouraging, it should go further. For example, the agency believes that consumers should be entitled to both a battery replacement in the five-year life cycle and a guarantee that it will last at least 1,000 full charge cycles. It also suggests that consumers should be able to repair their devices without resorting to professional help. If all goes well, the commission will introduce new labels similar to televisions, washing machines and other home electronics. These labels will show how durable the device is – protection against water and dust, how resistant it is to drops and, of course, battery life over the life of the device. Source

title: “The Eu Wants To Make Mobile Devices More Durable And Easier To Repair Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-02” author: “Pamela Mcclain”

The draft focuses on batteries and spare parts. Manufacturers will be forced to supply at least 15 key components for each device five years after its launch. These accessories include batteries, displays, chargers, back covers, memory card/SIM card holders. In addition, the proposed legislation wants manufacturers to either ensure battery capacity is maintained at 80% after 1,000 charge cycles or to provide batteries for five years. Software updates should also not have a negative effect on battery life. However, these rules will not apply to safety devices and rolling/folding devices. The Environmental Coalition on Standards (ECOS) says that while the draft seems sensible and encouraging, it should go further. For example, the agency believes that consumers should be entitled to both a battery replacement in the five-year life cycle and a guarantee that it will last at least 1,000 full charge cycles. It also suggests that consumers should be able to repair their devices without resorting to professional help. If all goes well, the commission will introduce new labels similar to televisions, washing machines and other home electronics. These labels will show how durable the device is – protection against water and dust, how resistant it is to drops and, of course, battery life over the life of the device. Source

title: “The Eu Wants To Make Mobile Devices More Durable And Easier To Repair Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-07” author: “Anna Newton”

The draft focuses on batteries and spare parts. Manufacturers will be forced to supply at least 15 key components for each device five years after its launch. These accessories include batteries, displays, chargers, back covers, memory card/SIM card holders. In addition, the proposed legislation wants manufacturers to either ensure battery capacity is maintained at 80% after 1,000 charge cycles or to provide batteries for five years. Software updates should also not have a negative effect on battery life. However, these rules will not apply to safety devices and rolling/folding devices. The Environmental Coalition on Standards (ECOS) says that while the draft seems sensible and encouraging, it should go further. For example, the agency believes that consumers should be entitled to both a battery replacement in the five-year life cycle and a guarantee that it will last at least 1,000 full charge cycles. It also suggests that consumers should be able to repair their devices without resorting to professional help. If all goes well, the commission will introduce new labels similar to televisions, washing machines and other home electronics. These labels will show how durable the device is – protection against water and dust, how resistant it is to drops and, of course, battery life over the life of the device. Source

title: “The Eu Wants To Make Mobile Devices More Durable And Easier To Repair Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-30” author: “Helen Burchard”

The draft focuses on batteries and spare parts. Manufacturers will be forced to supply at least 15 key components for each device five years after its launch. These accessories include batteries, displays, chargers, back covers, memory card/SIM card holders. In addition, the proposed legislation wants manufacturers to either ensure battery capacity is maintained at 80% after 1,000 charge cycles or to provide batteries for five years. Software updates should also not have a negative effect on battery life. However, these rules will not apply to safety devices and rolling/folding devices. The Environmental Coalition on Standards (ECOS) says that while the draft seems sensible and encouraging, it should go further. For example, the agency believes that consumers should be entitled to both a battery replacement in the five-year life cycle and a guarantee that it will last at least 1,000 full charge cycles. It also suggests that consumers should be able to repair their devices without resorting to professional help. If all goes well, the commission will introduce new labels similar to televisions, washing machines and other home electronics. These labels will show how durable the device is – protection against water and dust, how resistant it is to drops and, of course, battery life over the life of the device. Source