South Korea’s SungEel HiTech considering collaboration with Poen in used battery resource recycling value chain South Korea’s SungEel HiTech Co., Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Poen Co., Ltd., a South Korean company, for the collaboration in used battery value chain. This MOU aims to consider a collaboration model for battery reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling before the establishment of the actual business. They ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

ts. From 2036, at least 25% of vehicle plastics must be recycled, and 20% of that must come from end-of-life vehicles. These rules apply equally to EU-made and imported vehicles. Recycling standards will improve, requiring at least 30% of plastics from ELVs to be recycled. Rules will promote reuse, remanufacturing, and refurbishment, increasing access to affordable second-hand spare parts. Producer responsibility will be strengthened through harm...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

and initiative helps address the low rate of environmentally responsible vehicle disposal in Brazil. This facility complements Stellantis’ 2024 Vehicle Reconditioning Center in Betim, Minas Gerais, creating an integrated circular economy ecosystem in Brazil. Both projects support the 4R strategy (Remanufacturing, Repair, Reuse, Recycle) to extend product lifespans, reduce waste, and promote sustainability. (Stellantis on August 14, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/15

ElevenEs, Serbia signs new MoU for LFP battery recycling On June 21, ElevenEs signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MResource GmbH, Miracle Oruide (Guangzhou) Autoparts Remanufacturing Co. Ltd. (Oruide is a Joint Venture between Miracle Automation Engineering Co., Ltd. and Stellantis NV), and American Lithium Renaissance Holding Company to establish a joint venture for recycling LFP battery waste. This collaboration aims to develop a s...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

fe batteries from B-segment eCMP electric vehicles. Each battery holds 50 kWh, totaling 3.9 MWh. These are part of Enel’s 10 MWh BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), connected to ADR’s 31 GWh solar farm. PIONEER is a key project in Stellantis’ Second Life battery program, which also includes remanufacturing and repairs to extend battery life before recycling. To explore more reuse options, Stellantis is also developing and testing stationa...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

ssions. It support both 400V and 800V options, making it suitable for passenger cars, sports cars, SUVs, and heavy-duty vehicles. The gearbox also comes with a two-stage parallel lay shaft design, offering advantages in power density, NVH, and efficiency. Moreover, this E-Powertrain is designed for remanufacturing and recycling for enhanced sustainability. The company has already received a first-series production order to co-develop and manufact...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

ur-year project aimed at building the UK’s first circular economy for used EV batteries. The group includes carmakers, recyclers, researchers, and industry experts. The project was funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). RECOVAS focused on extending the life of EV batteries through reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling. The project successfully built a working circular supply chain and achieved several key goals that support battery cir...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/12

mately 4% of the company’s U.S.-based workforce and will take place at three of Volvo Group’s U.S. factories, including its Mack Trucks plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania, as well as two Volvo Group plants in Dublin, Virginia, and Hagerstown, Maryland. The Volvo Group operates 16 manufacturing and remanufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Sales from the region accounted for 29% of the company’s 2024 sales. (multiple sources o...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

dels including the Fiat Scudo, Opel Vivaro, Peugeot Expert, and Citroën Jumpy. In the collaboration, Qinomic will purchase over 200 electric components, such as batteries and motors, directly from Stellantis, while Stellantis will recover combustion parts like engines and fuel systems for reuse or remanufacturing through SUSTAINera. The conversion guarantees OEM-level quality and compliance with safety and durability standards. This initiative s...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/12

ns. -          Improve the end-of-life vehicle recycling system. Continue to support the development of high-level projects for the recycling and dismantling of end-of-life vehicles. Encourage the development of an “Internet + recycling” model. Accelerate the R&D and application of key remanufacturing technology. -          Enhance automobile circulation and consumption digitalization levels. Improve the automotive informati...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/06

Continental partners with The Future is Neutral on DCDC converter remanufacturing Continental AG (Continental) and The Remakers, a company of The Future is Neutral which is a subsidiary of Renault Group and Suez, have introduced the first circular economy offering in Europe specifically designed for EVs, focusing on the DCDC converter remanufacturing. As part of the 3-year project, Continental Engineering Services (CES) and The Remakers will refu...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

SUSTAINera North America expansion: economical and eco-driven automotive solutions On November 7, 2024, Stellantis’ SUSTAINera is broadening its reach in North America with a commitment to sustainable automotive solutions that align with the "4Rs" of the circular economy: Remanufacturing, Repair, Reuse, and Recycling. During the AAPEX expo, Senior VP Alison Jones highlighted the growth of SUSTAINera, which is being driven by increasing consumer...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/12

ange of USD 450-USD 470 million. For 2025, PACCAR estimates it will invest USD 700-USD 800 million in capital projects and USD 480-USD 530 million in research and development expenses. “PACCAR is investing in additional global engine manufacturing capacity, and in the construction of a new engine remanufacturing facility that will be located in Columbus, Mississippi. Truck factory investments include the expansion at Kenworth Chillicothe, Ohio,...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23

UPower Energy commissions three production lines On October 12, UPower Energy Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. (UPower Energy), a GAC Group subsidiary, officially commissioned three production lines for power battery cascade utilization (phase-II), energy storage systems, and component remanufacturing, respectively. -          The phase-II production line for power battery cascade utilization employs advanced dismantling, detection, and ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

ZF locates remanufacturing project in Lin-gang Special Area, Shanghai ZF Services (China) Co., Ltd., a ZF subsidiary, signed an agreement with the Shanghai Lin-gang Special Area Administration for the settlement of a remanufacturing and service operating center. ZF is slated to establish a new automotive system remanufacturing company in the Lin-gang Special Area to introduce the most advanced remanufacturing technology, the highest remanufactur...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/06

Scania integrates reused components into assembly line for gearbox remanufacturing On September 30, Scania announced that it has successfully integrated reused components into its main assembly line in Sweden through a milestone gearbox remanufacturing project. The initiative used about 50% less material and resulted in approximately 45% fewer carbon emissions compared to new gearboxes. It demonstrates the feasibility of including remanufactured ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/01

ng for shredding. It supports sustainable recycling of key materials like cobalt, lithium, and nickel, which is crucial for the automotive industry's decarbonization. Batteries, sourced from recalls, warranty failures, and end-of-life e-bikes and e-scooters, will be evaluated for reuse in vehicles, remanufacturing for energy storage, or recycling. The plant is a part of the RECOVAS consortium project started in 2020 with funding from the Departme...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/26

rtical integration. By consolidating operations under one roof and implementing extensive automation. cellcentric plans to manage the end-of-life of fuel cell systems through a circular economy model. This includes reusing systems for less demanding applications, refurbishing them for extended use, remanufacturing to restore systems to like-new condition, and recycling raw materials for future fuel cell production. Based on Daimler Truck press re...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/21

p with Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) to recycle the OEM’s heavy-duty battery packs. Recycling these batteries is a major part of DTNA’s plans to maximize battery lifespans and reduce material waste to help address global sustainability challenges.  DTNA’s strategy emphasizes repairing, remanufacturing, repurposing, and recycling lithium-ion battery materials. The companies are working together to integrate a comprehensive circular ec...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/31

Daimler Truck North America recycles, provides second life to commercial vehicle batteries On May 20, Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) announced it is integrating a comprehensive circular economy approach across its operations.  This strategy emphasizes repairing, remanufacturing, repurposing and recycling lithium-ion battery materials used in all DTNA electric vehicles (EVs). •    When a battery or EV component is beyond simple repair...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/21