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Today's automotive industry is striving to reduce the production of pollutants, which can be achieved indirectly by continually reducing the weight of vehicles. The gradual replacement of metal components with plastic car parts is primarily driven by this need. The automotive industry is characterized by particularly high quality and environmental requirements. Therefore, increasingly innovative and specialized plastics are being sought that combine light weight with high strength. Exactly which plastics are commonly used in the automotive industry? Find out more about this topic 👇: https://bit.ly/3XznO1M #KnaufIndustries #KnaufAutomotive #automotive #industry #plastics #vehicle

Remanufacturing of used vehicle parts conserves resources and avoids CO2 emissions compared to the production of new parts. It therefore forms an essential part of ZF's sustainability strategy. With the new ZF REMAN label, ZF Aftermarket has increased remanufactured product visibility across all its premium brands. Sitting behind this are the industrial remanufacturing processes, which take place at ZF's own plants worldwide to guarantee the same quality and functionality of new parts, but with avoided raw material consumption along the supply chain. And because the return of used parts is the decisive cornerstone for remanufacturing, ZF Aftermarket has also optimized a customer-friendly process for reverse logistics, ‘CorExpedia’ - an intuitive and user-friendly online platform for returning cores globally. "With ZF REMAN and CorExpedia, we want to offer customers even easier access to our remanufactured products," comments Tomasz Galazka, Head of Remanufacturing Strategy and Business Development at ZF Aftermarket. "Our goal is to continuously expand our remanufactured parts portfolio contributing more significantly to resource conservation and emission reduction." #ToMobilityAndBeyond #Sustainability #SustainableThursday

Our newest issue of #WeDrive, Kearney #automotive and #mobility Magazine is out, and there is a lot to read! One of the most interesting articles in this issue is Electrifying treasures, detailing the automotive industry's reliance on rare minerals (not actually all that rare..). European, and for that matter global, car manufacturers are hooked on raw materials that are mined thousands of kilometers away, with serious risks concerning social and environmental footprint, as well as supply bottlenecks. We see many examples for how companies are addressing this problem, from Tesla to General Motors to Toyota Motor Corporation. It's clear OEMs have to take matters into their own hands. They must examine each raw material in terms of their own interests and define a strategy that will minimize procurement, price and image risks. The obvious solution is to amass their own stocks of raw or processed materials. Long-term agreements with suppliers that stipulate exactly when and how much of the ordered material must be available also provide security. They could also invest in mining of their own. And of course - go #circular and expand recycling.  The technical solution of recovering raw materials from batteries is already sitting on the shelf. China, for one, is moving full speed ahead with raw material recycling. Highly suggest reading the article, best read of the day! And if you'd like a copy of the magazine, just reach out and we'll get you sorted! Dominik Leisinger Marcus M. Weber Andreas Mayer https://lnkd.in/ec6je2x6

A new trend is appearing in automotive market, #remanufacturing of auto parts for resource conservation and emission reduction. Did you know that in AutoResource E-Commerce, our dedicated solutions to sell auto parts online, we have also possibility to sell remanufactured products? Book you consultation session now and let talk about your auto parts business development! #remanufacturing #autoparts #ecommerce #autoresource

Remanufacturing - not just a fun word, but also an exciting circularity practice! Scania Group is taking steps towards more circular vehicle manufacturing through using reused components on its main assembly line in Sweden. The company says this is a world first for heavy vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The gearbox ‘remanufacturing’ project consumed around 50% less material and produced roughly 45% less carbon emissions compared with making a brand-new one. “What an achievement by the project and everyone involved,” says Fredrik Nilzén, Head of Sustainability at Scania. “This remanufactured gearbox is a compelling example of how the manufacturing of heavy vehicles can become more sustainable, circular and efficient, while still retaining the highest quality standards.” With insights from Ola Stålebo, Farazee Asif and Christian Levin #Sustainability #Circularity #Manufacturing Scandinavian Transmission Service AB KTH Royal Institute of Technology Vinnova

Nemak continues developing innovative solutions for the automotive industry

Nemak continues developing innovative solutions for the automotive industry

Nemak continues developing innovative solutions for the automotive industry

🌍 At BORG Automotive Reman, we're proud to contribute to a circular economy through our innovative business model. By focusing on the remanufacturing of auto parts, we do not only extend the life cycle of valuable resources but also significantly reduce the environmental impact ♻️ With our LCA’s we are able to calculate the yearly CO2e emissions of remanufacturing compared to the production of new parts. In 2023 alone, our circular efforts resulted in an impressive 39,822 tons of CO2e savings, which represents a remarkable 74% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to the production of new parts. A special thank you to our customers – without you, these environmental savings would not have been possible. Together, we are making a significant impact 🚗💚 You can read more about our LCA’s here: https://lnkd.in/dQY9c6Aw #CircularEconomy #BORGAutomotive #CO2Savings #ResponsibleResourceUse #Remanufacturing

Nemak continues developing innovative solutions for the automotive industry