On Thursday 22 October, the European Commission published the roadmap for the revision of the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive (2000/53).
Scheduled for the second quarter of 2022, this initiative will aim to improve the collection, treatment and recycling of ELVs to ensure the sustainable management of these vehicles.
In particular, it will aim to tackle the problem of “missing vehicles ” which are not reported and which account for about 35% of the estimated annual number of ELVs, or about four million vehicles.
While the Directive has largely achieved its initial objectives (in particular the elimination of hazardous substances from cars, the achievement of recovery and recycling targets, the increase of collection points for end-of-life vehicles), it is not fully adapted to meet the challenges posed by developments in vehicle production since its adoption in 2000, according to the Commission.
And the institution mentioned in particular: - the increased use of new materials such as plastics; - electronics; - essential raw materials; - carbon fibre; - the expected development of the electric vehicle market.
The public consultation on this roadmap will close on 19 November.
To see the roadmap and participate in the consultation: https://bit.ly/2Hni4DS (Original version in French by Damien Genicot)