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It’s estimated that around 85% of a vehicle is reusable however less than 30% is actually repurposed for the production of new vehicles. This is changing with car manufacturers exploring partnerships with companies such as THE FUTURE IS NEUTRAL (check these guys out) which is the 1st company in Europe 100% dedicated to the circular economy for automotive. The company has developed unique techniques to recover materials, metals and plastics from existing vehicles and putting them back into the production of new vehicles creating car to car approach. And while many companies offer second life solutions for EV batteries THE FUTURE IS NEUTRAL has developed data driven dismantling or battery grade closed loops recycling. More about the batteries in the 3 minute video below! I look forward to seeing more news from companies focusing on circular design across the wider EV eco-system, not just the vehicle manufacturers!! #circulareconomy #sustainablemanufacturing #netzero #electricvehicles

Is there a hidden sustainability issue with EVs? 🚗 Our CEO Krzysztof Wróblewski explores this issue on the non-exhaust impact of EVs in his latest article published in Automotive World. 🙌 When the entire life cycle of a vehicle is considered, from batteries to the tires, the carbon and ecological footprint isn't small. 🛞 The solution: rethinking the entered car design and incorporating circular materials into all automotive components. Circular products like recovered Carbon Black (ConBlack®), recovered Tire Pyrolysis Oil (ConPyro®), and recovered Steel (ConWire®) from ELTs can be a viable option to move the industry forward. 🚀 Read more in the latest article 🔗 (https://lnkd.in/dyuN3Bvv). #Contec #Automotive

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grow in popularity, one question on many people's minds is how recyclable these vehicles really are. After all, a big part of the appeal of EVs is their lower environmental impact compared to traditional gas-powered cars. But do their batteries and other components negate that benefit at the end of the vehicle's life? Let's take a closer look. The Battery Pack: The battery pack is typically the biggest recyclability challenge with EVs. Current lithium-ion batteries use a variety of materials like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese. Recycling processes do exist to recover these valuable metals, but они are still being improved and scaled. Major EV manufacturers like Tesla, GM, and Volkswagen are working with recycling partners to streamline the process. Around 60% of lithium-ion battery materials can currently be recovered through pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical processing methods. However, the cost remains a hurdle compared to simply mining new materials. The Vehicle Body: When it comes to the vehicle body and frame, EVs have a significant advantage. They tend to use more aluminum, composites, and plastics compared to traditional steel vehicle bodies. These relatively lightweight materials are much easier to recycle through existing commercial recycling processes. Some cutting-edge EVs are even using bio-based composite materials derived from plant fibers like flax or hemp. While still a niche application, these bio-composites can potentially be biodegraded at the end of the vehicle's life. Overall Recyclability: Current data suggests around 80% of an EV's materials can be recycled or reused in some way. Federal legislation in the U.S. and Europe is pushing automakers to design EVs with easier disassembly and higher recyclability in mind from the start. As EV battery recycling technology improves and scales up, the overall recyclability of electric cars should rise even higher. Extending battery life through advanced battery management systems and eventual reuse of the battery packs in static energy storage roles can also maximize their lifespan. The Road Ahead Compared to the approximately 80% recyclability rate of traditional gas-powered vehicles, EVs are already holding their own from a sustainability standpoint. With continuing innovation in this space, the long-term future of EVs as a more environmentally friendly transportation option looks increasingly assured. #EVRecycling #ElectricVehicleSustainability #BatteryRecycling #EndofLifeEVRecycling

In these uncertain economic times, we just love it when we can shed a light on some positive news in the recycled metals world. Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi's have joined forces, marking a significant shift in the recycled metal industry, as they aim to integrate more recycled materials into their automotive manufacturing processes. This partnership is poised to influence the industry's approach to recycling metals and energy-efficient production methods. Their joint efforts focus on achieving carbon neutrality, reducing the use of raw materials, and advancing sustainable practices in car production. By combining their expertise in electric vehicles, lightweight materials, and advanced metalworking technologies, they seek to not only enhance profitability but also set new standards for environmentally friendly manufacturing. Read Gabriella Vagnini's full article with a free trial membership here: https://lnkd.in/eG4T-4-h #recycledmetal #recycledmaterial #scrap #auto #sustainability Nissan Motor Corporation Honda American Honda Motor Company, Inc. Mitsubishi Corporation

"🚗♻️ Exciting News in the Automotive Industry! ♻️🚗 According to the latest research report by Maximize Market Research Pvt. Ltd., the Car Recycle Market is experiencing remarkable growth, with a projected revenue surge from US$67.1 Bn. in 2021 to nearly US$192.76 Bn. by 2029, at a staggering CAGR of 14.1%! Car recycling isn't just about sustainability; it's a dynamic process that involves reusing restored parts and efficiently recycling materials like plastics, aluminum, and steel. End-of-life vehicles undergo a meticulous process of dismantling, crushing, shredding, and material recovery, where various components are extracted and traded, contributing to the circular economy. Sample Report Link : https://lnkd.in/dNC6PcZt Did you know? Over 18 million tons of steel are recycled annually from end-of-life vehicles alone, underscoring the significant environmental and economic benefits of car recycling. Car Recycle Market Key Players: • Scholz Recycling GmbH • Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. • Sims Metal Management Limited • Hensel Recycling Group • INDRA #CarRecycle #RecycleAuto #EcoFriendlyCars #SustainableAuto #RecycledRides #GreenAutomotive #ReuseRevolution #RecycledParts #EnvironmentalDriving #UpcycledAutos #CircularEconomyCars

Following the recent announcement of the Digital EU Product Passport for Batteries, the Volvo EX90 becomes the first all-electric car to include a battery passport. Powered by Circulor, the passport contains comprehensive primary data regarding the battery's raw materials, components, recycled content, and carbon emissions. The Volvo EX90 is the first SUV to integrate this level of supply chain transparency as a standard feature for individual vehicles. Accessible through the Volvo Cars app and a QR code on the door frame, EX90 owners gain insights into: • Material Traceability: Tracking the origin and production journey of critical raw materials like cobalt, nickel, graphite, and lithium. • Embedded Carbon Footprint: Understanding the carbon impact of the entire battery pack. • Recycled Content: Knowing the percentage of recycled material used in the battery. Most recently, The Battery Pass consortium published a study titled ‘The Value of the EU Battery Passport,’ co-funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). This comprehensive analysis highlights that the additional availability of secondary active material in the EU market could increase recycling revenue by 5-15% and reduce carbon emissions associated with raw material extraction for EV batteries by 2-10%. Additionally, an initial quantification suggests that composition and dismantling data could reduce recycling costs for pre-processing and treatment by 10-20%, based on current generic recycling cost estimations for NMC batteries. For Recyclus Group, this milestone underscores the increasing importance of transparency and traceability in the battery value chain. As a leader in battery recycling, Recyclus is well positioned to support and thrive amidst these evolving regulatory mandates, contributing to a sustainable and circular economy. The future of automotive manufacturing is rooted in transparency, and this is just the beginning. Click to read more: https://lnkd.in/ejbXhz8B Image: Volvo EX90 (Source: Volvo) #VolvoEX90 #BatteryPassport #Sustainability #Circulor #ElectricVehicles #Transparency #BatteryRecycling #Innovation #SustainableFuture #CarbonFootprint #CircularEconomy

GAC Motor shows off concept hydrogen car made of recycled ocean plastic. By JULIE CAMPBELL The ERA model’s drivetrain is comprised of fuel cells and a 200kw electric motor. Chinese automaker GAC Motor took its opportunity at the Guangzhou Auto Show to unveil its unique ERA model concept hydrogen car made of recycled ocean plastic, seaweed and other biomaterials. The design of the vehicle is distinctive, with smooth, sleek lines and is meant to stand out. According to a description from GAC Motor, among the goals of the concept hydrogen car was as a “visionary statement about the future of new energy vehicle design, crafted for those shaping our world.” The body of the vehicle was developed using an aerodynamic design and of materials consisting of recycled ocean plastic, seaweed and other biomaterials. In this way, both the sleek appearance of the vehicle and the substances from which it was made are meant to be a reflection of the country’s progression along the path toward decarbonization and environmental friendliness. The overall appearance of the vehicle was a collaborative effort of a team made of global experts. Team members from Advanced Design Los Angeles and Milan worked together with the automaker’s Chinese employees. Versatility will be built into the hydrogen car design, as it will be customizable to keep up with trends. To ensure that the vehicle will keep up with the ever-changing trends in coming years, the ERA concept design is intended to be customizable. Furthermore, its manufacturing includes an advanced platform that will be able to adapt to using different energy types. https://lnkd.in/d9iVq9aD

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Gunnlaugur and team ENSO - 2023 Earthshot Prize Finalist, the US market is yours! 🚀 USTMA, S&P and McKinsey estimate a 30% increase of scrap tyres per year, due to higher wear rates of electrical vehicles. The US recovered carbon black industry would love to convert more scrap tyres to circular materials, but if tyres get to last longer, that is even better! (1) Engineering for longer product life (2) Retreading, even of passenger car tyres (3) Conversion into circular materials at end of product life

Thank you Sally-Anne Käsner from Circular Vision for sharing your thought leadership and insights on the automotive industry in Original Engines Co's circular economy white paper titled ‘The Circular Economy and How We Fit In’. The white paper highlights how the #automotive industry can embrace the #circulareconomy principles and business models and outlines 10 ways automotive #businesses can become more circular. 52 percent of the 15.3 million passenger #vehicles registered in Australia in 2023 were manufactured in the last 10 years, so about #half of all Australian passenger vehicles are only a #third of the way through their life. This figure includes 72,250 electric vehicles - a 114% increase since 2022. Sally asked "What happens to these perfectly good vehicles if they are traded in to purchase new electric vehicles? Are they sold locally on the secondhand market, #scrapped or exported to emerging economies to live out their designed life?" "Carbon and associated equivalent emissions from a vehicle's tailpipe are not the only measures for a #decabonisation plan… Material extraction, solid, liquid, gaseous #emissions and particulate wastes during #manufacture and use are vital considerations.” "The circular economy includes #remanufacturing as an integral approach to keep materials in use for longer at their highest utility. #Onshore remanufacturing ensures that we localise and maintain materials in Australia, with the associated socio-economic benefits. “From an environmental perspective, fewer #materials need to be extracted to manufacture new engines; less #energy is required as compared to the recycling and smelting process and fewer vehicles or parts are exported for use or processing elsewhere," Sally said. The white paper highlights how the automotive industry can embrace the circular economy principles and business models and outlines 10 ways automotive businesses can become more circular. You can download the white paper here on the Original Engines Co website:  https://lnkd.in/gw9bZxid Chris Armstrong David Fitzsimons Brent Balinski David Dowsey Ira Malhi Emily Adamson Linda Scott (GAICD) Roelof Vogel Marty Rowell Kiarne Treacy Michelle Gordon Agnes Toth-Peter Sarah O'Sell Shiza Aslam, MSc Slendy Díaz ♻ Milan BANJAC Christian van Maaren