The European Union has officially imposed a new rule for selling laptops with a power rating of 100 W or less, requiring them to use a USB-C port for charging. This rule takes effect today, April 28, Tuesday, as the European Commission has been exploring ways to reduce electronic waste and has been ...
  • 8oow3291d@feddit.dkEnglish
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    2 days ago

    As Lemmyman posted above:

    There’s always going to be some delay.

    USB PD EPR (extended power range, i.e. more than 100 w) was released in 2021. The relevant eu directive here was passed in 2022 for rules to take effect in 2024 and 2026.

    I think writing a 1-year-old spec into the law might be jumping the gun.

    So when you write:

    I swear they are doing this on purpose.

    What is the conspiracy you are implying?

    • AItoothbrush@lemmy.zipEnglish
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      1 day ago

      Oh okay that makes sense. The conspiracy im implying is that its already a proven thing in the us that politicians will pass a very weak bill that doesnt really change anything so they can use the excuse of RTR protections already existing. Actually a lot of places do this with diversity and environmental laws as well. I just got really annoyed with the battery one cause they exclude so many phones.