Members of the University of Bologna, University of Parma, and the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia participated in the International trade fair for the Aluminium Supply Chain as representatives of the ZEvRA project. As part of the fair, a presentation was given about the harmonised circularity in the Extrusion industry. The presentation focused on the fields of work Digital Tools and Use Cases prototypes, which comprises the development of a virtual twin of aluminium alloys and components. The work steps Alloy selection and development, Extrusion trials at Lab level, and the Advanced digital twin model were presented in detail. The fair was organised under the theme Primary and recycled aluminium in the extrusion sector: challenges of sustainability in the supply chain process and took place from the 5th through 7th of March 2025 in Bologna.
About the project
Our Vision and motivation is a climate-neutral economy that uses resources efficiently and designs products from the outset according to the principles of the circular economy, from rethink to reuse and repurpose to recycling. The European automotive industry as a leading sector in the establishment of a circular economy that minimises CO₂ emissions, secures important raw materials, implements cutting-edge technologies and creates sustainable jobs.
The mission of ZEvRA is to enhance the circularity of light-duty electric vehicles (EVs) across their entire value chain, encompassing design, materials, manufacturing and end-of-life (EoL) processes–aligning with the European Commission’s aspiration–to achieve zero CO2emissions by 2035, particularly within the EV value chain.
The objective is to enhance the circularity of light-duty electric vehicles (EVs) across their entire value chain, encompassing design, materials, manufacturing and end-of-life (EoL) processes
- Design for Circularity methodology and a holistic circularity assessment
- Develop zero-emission solutions for eight use cases
- Circular Car Concept based on the Skoda Enyaq IV
- Awareness and acceptability of our circularity strategy by a guided approach and demonstration of key aspects and advantages
- Virtual learning and a robust educational platform for training and upskilling the industrial workforce
- Adopt circular business models to our zero emission solutions
