In line with our Vision 2030+, ACEM welcomes the proposal for revision of the Vehicle End-of Life (ELV) Directive published by the European Commission on the 13th July.
Circular economy stands as key priority to improve the environmental performance of the L-category sector. The inclusion of L-category vehicles (two-wheel motorcycles, powered tricycles, light and heavy quadricycles) under the scope of the future Regulation represents a positive step ahead to prepare the sector and accelerate the compliance of the industry with EU objectives in transport and mobility.
ACEM and its members support a comprehensive framework for the collection and treatment operations for L-category vehicles ensuring a positive contribution towards the Green Deal goals with several benefits for the society. However, further assessment of technical and economical specificities for various sub-categories should be considered to ensure a successful achievement of the ELV objectives and full alignment with other vehicles.
As well, a coherent approach with other pieces of legislation will provide consistency in the future framework on vehicle design and production putting Europe at the forefront of circularity in terms of reusability, recyclability and recoverability of materials including L-category vehicles.
The ACEM Secretariat will continue a constructive dialogue with EU institutions during the coming months and provide know-how and good experiences from the sector.
Additional information
For further information about ACEM position on the inclusion of PTWs in the End-of -Life Vehicles Directive, please click here.
Contacts
Francesco Fenoglio
Policy Advisor
+32 478 39 32 01