International Automotive Recycling Congress

The European End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulation is not just a routine legal framework – it is a global story of change, driven by innovative technologies and digital solutions that will shape the entire lifecycle of vehicles from design to disposal.

Car, motorcycle, truck and bus manufacturers must take an active role in preparing for the significant responsibilities and financial implications that new European regulations and directives on critical raw materials and decarbonization will bring. The European ELV regulation introduces new rules for vehicle design and end-of-life vehicle management, requiring trucks, buses and motorcycles to be treated in authorized treatment facilities and restricting the export of unroadworthy vehicles.