
New EU rules target circularity and recycling in car manufacturing
On July 7, the European Parliament’s Environment and Internal Market Committees adopted proposals for new EU rules aimed at ensuring circularity across the entire vehicle lifecycle — from design to end-of-life treatment. Under the proposed regulation, new vehicles would need to be designed for easy removal and reuse of parts, with the rules applying to cars and vans one year after entry into force, and to other vehicle types within five years. Certain vehicles, including those for the military, emergency services, and cultural use, would be exempt.