Imagine if cars were built like Lego sets, where every part could be easily swapped, reused, or melted down without losing quality. Instead of digging up new metals, this project creates a blueprint for making EVs that use recycled materials for almost everything. It's like a master guide for car makers to stop wasting resources and start a closed-loop system.
EV production currently generates significant CO2 emissions due to a reliance on virgin materials and a lack of standardized recycling methods. This prevents the automotive industry from achieving true zero-carbon transport.
A Design for Circularity methodology, a modular Circular Car Concept based on the Škoda Enyaq, and digital tools for traceability and circularity assessment.
If you are a car manufacturer dealing with high carbon footprints in production — this project developed a Design for Circularity methodology that validates zero-emission solutions for over 84% of material categories. This allows you to reduce reliance on virgin materials and align with 2035 zero-emission goals.
If you are a recycler dealing with fragmented EV waste streams — this project developed digital tools for traceability and circular business models for end-of-life logistics. This improves the economic viability of recovering rare-earth elements and high-grade alloys.
If you are a supplier dealing with strict EU environmental regulations — this project developed a modular Circular Car Concept based on the Škoda Enyaq. This provides a validated way to integrate circular components into a replicable vehicle.
Based on available project data, the project focuses on advancing circular business models for end-of-life strategies and logistics to improve economic feasibility and sustainable value creation.
The project aims to impact at least 59% of all European EVs by 2035 through the commitment of five OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in the consortium.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the project involves 31 partners including 18 industry players and 5 OEMs.
Yes, it aligns with the EU goal of achieving zero CO2e emissions in the EV value chain by 2035 under the European Green Deal.
The project period runs from 2024-01-01 to 2026-12-31, suggesting deliverables will be finalized by the end of 2026.
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with 18 industrial partners (58% ratio), including 5 OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. With 31 partners across 13 countries, the group balances academic research (5 universities, 6 research centers) with commercial application, ensuring that the developed circularity tools are grounded in actual manufacturing constraints.
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