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Zevra

Oct 19, 2024

ZEvRA‘s main objective is to improve the circularity of light-duty EVs throughout their entire value chain, from materials supply and manufacturing to end-of-life (EoL) processes, which aligns with the European Union‘s goal of achieving zero 

CO2e emissions by 2035, particularly in the EV value chain. To do so, ZEvRA will develop a Design for Circularity (DfC) methodology and a circularity assessment to improve the of electric vehicles (EVs) based on the 9Rs. This methodology will be validated by developing zero emission solutions for the most important automotive materials: 

  • Steel
  • three versions of aluminium (wrought, casting, and foam)
  • thermoplastics composites (long and continuous fibre-reinforced)
  • unfiled / short fibre plastics
  • glass
  • tyres
  • Rare Earth Elements (REE). 

These solutions will be supported by a set of digital tools to support the manufac[1]turing of the use cases, the assessment of circularity, traceability, and the virtual integration of components into a full replicable vehicle. To maximise the outreach of our methodology and zero emission solutions, ZEvRA will develop a dedicated training & upskilling programme for the automotive workforce and academia, together with activities aimed at increasing awareness & acceptability of the proposed zero emission solutions.

Website: https://zevraproject.eu/