Opportunities and roadblocks in the proposal for a new EU regulation on vehicle design and end of life

Types: Position
Published: 4 December 2023
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The EEB welcomes the EU Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on Vehicle Design and on Management of End-of-Life Vehicles (VDEoL), merging the End of Life Vehicles Directive and the 3 R Type-Approval Directive.

Due to their considerable size and widespread ownership motor vehicles constitute a significant repository of valuable materials. This makes the automotive industry a pivotal player in saving resources and curbing carbon emissions through circular economy practices. 

This paper outlines opportunities and missed chances in the Commission’s proposal.