BYD Faces Environmental Investigation at Hungary EV Plant

Hungarian police are investigating BYD over suspected breaches of environmental rules at its electric vehicle factory site in Szeged.
The Csongrád-Csanád County Government Office filed a criminal complaint on May 12 against BYD Auto Hungary Kft for failing to comply with the conditions of its environmental permit, according to state news agency MTI.
Police in Szeged have opened an inquiry into suspected environmental damage. The investigation, which involves experts, is focusing on excavated soil authorities suspect contains alkylbenzene above permitted contamination thresholds.
This material was allegedly moved and deposited at several external locations. 
Alkylbenzene refers to a group of chemical compounds, including some benzene derivatives, that are recognized as posing environmental risks at elevated levels under Hungarian regulations…. 

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