Demonstrating “The Material Effect” in action, Covestro announced its participation in the KOLLEKT research project — a publicly funded, interdisciplinary consortium dedicated to developing recyclable product concepts for automotive lighting, mechatronic and electronic components.
The research report includes specific segments by region (country), by manufacturers, by Type and by Application. Each type provides information about the production during the forecast period of 2017 to 2028. by Application segment also provides consumption during the forecast period of 2017 to 2028. Understanding the segments helps in identifying the importance of different...
In 2025, the high-performance polymers market for automotive was valued at USD 6.5 billion. Based on Fact.MR analysis, demand for high-performance polymers in automotive is estimated to grow to USD 6.80 billion in 2026 and USD 10.66 billion by 2036. Fact.MR projects a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2036.
The tpee in automotive industry market size is valued to increase by USD 121.8 million, at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2030. Shift toward circular economy and sustainable material solutions will drive the tpee in automotive industry market.
UE | STUDIOS has officially unveiled the “Self-driving Urban E-Shuttle” (SUE) – a fully autonomous, electric minibus designed to redefine the future of public transportation. The vehicle combines cutting-edge technology with sustainable materials such as those from Covestro. It was developed in collaboration with a consortium of ten partners.
The BMW Group is entering into a strategic cooperation with PreZero, the waste management and recycling company of the Schwarz Group (Lidl/Kaufland). The aim is to advance the circular economy in the European automotive industry.
The Zwickau vehicle plant is now taking on the role of central competence centre for the circular economy within the Volkswagen Group. In Zwickau, new business areas in the circular economy will be examined for economic viability, standards will be set and the knowledge gained will be made available to other locations worldwide. Volkswagen plans...
Bun Lan Industrial Limited, a high-precision plastic component manufacturer headquartered in Hong Kong, has invested $80 million to establish a plastic injection molding factory in Delicias, Chihuahua, further strengthening the region’s position in advanced manufacturing and the automotive supply chain.
Early on Friday morning, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on new EU circularity rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to final end-of-life treatment.
Issue 624:A single car may contain around 240 kg of plastic, and much of this plastic waste is difficult to recycle at the end of a car’s life. New research reveals ways to improve plastics circularity in the vehicle sector and offers policy insight.