CLEPA welcomes the new report on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR), published by the European Parliament’s ENVI and IMCO Committees.
in CLEPA, 04-02-2025
The broadened definition of plastics, the inclusion of chemical recycling, and the greater recognition of remanufacturing are critical steps to support innovation and circularity in the automotive sector. At the same time, the lowered targets for recycled plastic content to 20% for open loop recycling (plastics from any source) and 15% for closed loop recycling (plastics from ELVs) is a missed opportunity for driving investment in parts and components design with recycled plastic.
Furthermore, the updated definition of remanufacturing is a step in the right direction, but does not fully capture the whole industrial process, e.g., related to the warranty on remanufactured products. For this reason, CLEPA calls for the adoption of the industry-agreed definition to provide legal certainty and ensure consistent standards.
We also note that while the report acknowledges industry concerns regarding restrictive criteria like completeness and heavy corrosion, these criteria remain unmodified in the related annex. We urge their amendment to ensure adequate availability of parts for remanufacturing.
MEPs will have until 19 February to submit their amendments to this report. CLEPA urges policymakers to consider the recommendations outlined in our latest position paper to help the automotive sector achieve the circular economy objectives envisioned in this regulation.
For further information, please consult our position paper.
