Circular Economy and Carbon Neutrality in the Automotive Industry – Vein Supply Chain Trends in Europe

The main goal of the progress and promotion of EVs is to achieve carbon neutrality (CN).
On the other hand, the realization of CN and the progress of EVs are inseparable topics from the realization of the circular economy (CE).

1. Overview of CE and CN in the automotive industry and EVs
2. Mechanisms for CE realization in Europe
3. Expansion of EVs and charging infrastructure (characteristics of Japan in the global context)

After presenting the overall picture of CE and CN, the lecture will discuss the mechanisms for CE and the venous supply chain in Europe, as well as the expansion of EVs and recharging infrastructure from the consumer’s perspective.

Because, with the focus on decarbonization and electric vehicles, the development and sale of ultra-compact EVs is flourishing.
The Citro?n AMI, a European car that is selling more than 10,000 units a year, has all of its exterior body panels made of resin, and what’s more, it uses paintless (material-applied) molded panels.

Current status of ultra-compact EVs
Detailed survey results of AMI exterior panels and their explanations
Introduction of “door” of “EV of Xiaomi of China” in the next cooperative analysis activity.

This is an ultra-compact EV that will be helpful in terms of weight reduction, cost reduction, and decarbonization.
We are planning to introduce the outline of Citro? n AMI body and the investigation of plastic exterior panel.