Announcing the Next ZEvRA Zero Emissions Solutions Webinar: Sustainable Material Choices for Automotive Interiors
ZEvRA is pleased to invite you to the next instalment of our Zero Emissions Solutions Webinar Series, focusing on advancements in sustainable plastics and material circularity in vehicle design. In this session, we will examine how mineral fillers and fibre reinforcement can accelerate the transition toward more sustainable automotive interiors. We are honored to host […]
Call for Circular Innovations: Pitch Your Solution at CIRMA 2026
5 minutes on stage in front of decision-makers from across the automotive value chain. Applications are now open for the CIRMA 2026 Circular Innovation Competition. We are inviting start-ups, SMEs, and spin-offs to present scalable solutions for circularity in zero-emission mobility. If your work covers recycled materials, sustainable component design, resource recovery, or digital tools […]
We recently wrapped up our 6th ZEvRA Consortium Meeting!
We recently wrapped up our 6th ZEvRA Consortium Meeting, hosted by Northumbria University at their City Campus in Newcastle! Project partners from across Europe gathered to review technical progress, align on upcoming priorities, and coordinate next steps as we run closer and closer to project completion. Key highlights included interactive workshops, status updates on our […]
How can circular materials meet the structural and thermal demands of modern EVs?
In a recent featured article by JEC Composites, our project partner Dr. Thierry Renault from Compositec explains the innovative work being done within the #ZEvRA project alongside Stellantis. Together, they are developing a thermoplastic composite battery pack top cover based on recycled PET (rPET) and recycled glass fibres, specifically targeted for integration into the Škoda […]
How can recycled thermoplastics and secondary glass fibres be integrated into the manufacture of thermoplastic composites?
Join us for the next edition of the ZEvRA Webinar Series, to get an overview of the manufacturing process for TPC semi-finished products and the moulding of parts by thermocompression. Have a look into a case study on the development of a battery housing top cver, demonstarting how circular materials can be successfully integrated into […]
ZEvRA at the Automechanika Frankfurt 2026
See ZEvRA EU Project innovations at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 This week, we will be at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. As a proud partner of the ZEvRA EU Project, APRA Europe AISBL will be showcasing real demonstrator parts developed within the project and designed for the Škoda Auto ENYAQ. The demonstrators provide a tangible example of how […]
Reminder: ZEvRA Webinar on Regulatory & Standardisation Landscapes
There is still time to register for our upcoming webinar on the regulatory and standardisation framework shaping the future of circular vehicles in Europe. Date: 4th September 2026Time: 14:00 – 15:00 CETLocation: Online 💡 Key Topics:Key regulatory developments, including the ELV Directive, Waste Framework Directive, Waste Shipment Regulation, and REACH. How standardisation supports circularity requirements […]
How is EU legislation shaping the future of vehicle circularity?
As Europe moves towards a more sustainable automotive value chain, understanding changing regulations and standards is critical for manufacturers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders. Join us for the next edition of the ZEvRA Webinar Series, where we explore the regulatory and standardisation landscape driving circular vehicles! 📋 Title: The regulatory and standardisation landscape for circular vehiclesDate: […]
Stellantis: Advancing Circular Aluminium Through Mega-Casting
We continue our partner spotlight series with Stellantis, highlighting their work in advancing high-pressure die casting (HPDC) for structural vehicle applications within ZEvRA. Their work focuses on three key areas:Integrated Structural Components: Using mega-casting to combine multiple conventional parts into a single component, reducing welding, joining, and assembly operations. Smart Structural Design: Optimising wall thickness […]
Extended Call for Industry Case Studies
Submissions for Industry Case Studies for CIRMA 2026 will remain open until 31 August 2026. This dedicated track offers OEMs, Tier suppliers, technology providers, and industrial partners an international platform to showcase real-world implementations, deployment strategies, and circular solutions across the automotive value chain. We invite contributions covering: Publication: Accepted contributions will be included in […]