The Council presidency and the European Parliament’s representatives reached a provisional agreement on the regulation concerning circularity requirements for vehicle design and the management of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). The new rules will replace the two existing directives and set requirements to ensure that new vehicles are designed in a way that supports their re-use, recycling and recovery.
The new regulation is a cornerstone of the European Green Deal and the circular economy action plan, aiming to transition the automotive sector to a more circular model. It introduces measures across the entire life cycle of vehicles, from design and production to their end-of-life treatment, with the twofold goal of enhancing environmental protection and ensuring the proper functioning of the single market. A key focus is tackling the persistent problem of 'missing vehicles' through enhanced traceability and control measures.
Source and more information:
- Council press release here
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