WEEE AND ELV | INNOVATION
The main target is that recycled polymers comply with high-level mechanical performance as well as odour and VOC-emissions. In several research projects, the recyclability of PC/ABS and fibre-rein- forced polyamides and polyolefins from complex waste mixtures has been proven. Recently, pure polyamides PA6 and PA6.6 have successfully been produced on small-technical scale from a PA-rich fraction sorted from Audi shredder residues. Under the leadership of Fraunhofer IWU, a
consortium of European partners is exploring pathways towards consistently resource-efficient production in the ZEvRA (Zero Emission electric vehicles enabled by haRmonised circulArity) project. The partners hope to develop a virtual concept based on a popular Skoda model for demonstration purposes, and will assemble a vehicle with parts made from recycled materials that comply with the principles of the circular economy. The project will focus on materials covering more than 84% of a typical EV, and is backed by manufac- turers such as Volkswagen, Skoda, and Stellantis, along with major suppliers including Faurecia and Continental. Insights from the project, scheduled to run until the end of 2026, can potentially be used
throughout the automotive industry. Though the ZEvRA project shows a willingness of the major players to improve the situation, there is still a long way to go. Jens Kaatze, CEO of Mocom, said: “Mocom and other recyclers are enhancing technologies for composite separation and paint removal [but] many components currently cannot be recycled sustainably or economically. Technolo- gies like infrared face challenges, especially with black or painted plastics commonly used in the automotive sector. Through dismantling steps prior to shredding, pure material streams can be ob- tained before they are mixed. In a pilot project, Mocom recovered 40-50 kg of pure plastic per vehicle. This approach shifts us further from a linear to a circular economy. Moving from designing for recycling to designing with recycling is another important aspect. The transformation to a circular economy for technical plastics requires a paradigm shift and the involvement of all stakeholders.” At Chinaplas 2024, materials manufacturer
Covestro, along with various partners from the value chain including automotive brands NIO and Volkswagen, recycling company GEM, and third- party certification bodies like TÜV Rheinland,
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