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 […]

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 […]

Round 2 Submissions Closed: Review Process Underway

The second call for abstracts for the Second International Conference on Circular Materials and Mobility (CIRMA 2026) is officially closed. Next Steps:The formal review process is now taking place, authors will receive notifications regarding abstract acceptance and full paper submission guidelines in accordance with the conference timeline. Accepted papers will be selected for presentation at […]

Final Day: Abstract Submissions Close Today for CIRMA 2026

oday, 31 July 2026, is the final deadline to submit your abstract for the Second International Conference on Circular Materials and Mobility (CIRMA 2026). Scheduled for 24–25 November 2026 at the Volkswagen Group Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden, Germany, CIRMA 2026 brings together academic researchers, material scientists, and OEM decision-makers to present concrete, scalable solutions for […]

7 Days Remaining: Abstract Submissions for CIRMA 2026

The abstract submission deadline for the Second International Conference on Circular Materials and Mobility (CIRMA 2026) is fast approaching on 31 July 2026. Scheduled for 24–25 November 2026 at the VW Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden, Germany, CIRMA 2026 brings together academic researchers, material scientists, and OEM decision-makers to present concrete, scalable solutions for circular automotive […]

ZEvRA Hack&Match Event: Circularity and Zero-Emission Mobility Solutions

The Call for Solutions is Officially Open for the ERCI European Railway Clusters Initiative ASBL /ELCA European Lightweight Cluster Alliance x ZEvRA Hack&Match event: Driving Circularity and Zero-Emission Mobility. In alignment with our mission to revolutionise the light-duty electric vehicle (EV) value chain, the ZEvRA project consortium is pleased to announce the opening of the […]

New Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 July 2026

Following several requests from researchers and industry professionals, CIRMA 2026 is extending the abstract submission deadline. New submission deadline: 30/06/2026 This extension offers additional time to submit your latest work in: Join leading researchers, industry experts, and policymakers at CIRMA 2026 in Dresden, Germany. Submit your abstract today.

Deadline extended

To allow our community more time to finalise submissions, the abstract deadline for the CIRMA 2026 Conference has been extended to 15 June 2026. The CIRMA event will take place on 24–25 November 2026 at the VW Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden. This edition focuses closely on practical implementation, project results, and scalable solutions across the […]

The Circular EV: Designing Today for Tomorrow’s Mobility Webinar

ZEvRA is pleased to announce the first session in the zero emissions solutions webinar series! Session 1. The Circular EV: Designing Today for Tomorrow’s Mobility with Eurecat – Technology Centre’s M. Violeta Vargas-P. When? 29th April 2026 at 14:00 CET How can we design electricvehicles with their full life cycle in mind? This session presents a hands-on approach to circular design, combining life-cycle thinking with a […]

Fraunhofer IWU Presents ZEvRA’s Circular Vision at APRA Europe Symposium

Fraunhofer IWU represented the ZEvRA project last week at the APRA Europe AISBL European Symposium in Thessaloniki, Greece. As project coordinator, Daniel Nebel provided an overview of the ZEvRA mission to transform the automotive industry through circularity. His presentation, “Designing Circular Vehicle Architectures,” focused on the practical application of modularity and how we are implementing […]

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