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On 9 September, the European Parliament adopted its position on the proposed Regulation concerning circularity requirements for vehicle design and the management of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). The proposal, for which the Council had already adopted its position at the end of June, aims to ensure that new vehicles are designed to facilitate reuse, recycling, and recovery.

The Parliament’s position specifies that new vehicles must be designed to enable the easy removal of parts and components by authorised treatment facilities. This measure is intended to support their replacement, reuse, recycling, remanufacturing, or refurbishing, wherever technically feasible. MEPs proposed that each new vehicle type must incorporate a minimum of 20% recycled plastic within six years of the regulation’s entry into force. They also want manufacturers to meet a target of at least 25% within 10 years of entry into force, provided that sufficient recycled plastic is available at reasonable prices. The Parliament also asks the Commission to establish targets for recycled steel and aluminium, following a feasibility study.

In addition, an extended producer responsibility scheme would be introduced three years after the entry into force of the Regulation, requiring manufacturers to cover the costs associated with the collection and treatment of vehicles that have reached their end-of-life stage. To address concerns over illegal exports, the Parliament emphasised the need for a clearer distinction between used vehicles and end-of-life vehicles, reinforcing an export ban on vehicles classified as end-of-life.

The Parliament will now enter into trilogue negotiations with the Council in order to reach an agreement over the proposal.

Source: European Parliament