Challenges and Solutions for Automotive Recycling

Project purpose

The aim of this project is to share knowledge on the complications and practical solutions of the forthcoming vehicle recycling standard (modelled on the efficient Dutch vehicle chain), to relevant authorities and decision-makers, thereby showcasing the Dutch automotive industry as the best-scenario format in vehicle recycling, providing mutual and multiple opportunities for businesses and government cooperation.

 

Project results

• The Russian project beneficiaries have increased knowledge on the complications and practical solutions of the forthcoming vehicle recycling standard;
• Presentation of Dutch know-how and technical solutions for a) recycling of materials implemented by automotive manufacturers and component manufacturers and b) production of vehicles and components that meet the criteria of the forthcoming vehicle recycling standard;
• The Dutch experts involved have increased knowledge on the expected developments regarding the forthcoming vehicle recycling standard in Russia and - based on that knowledge - have identified opportunities for Dutch companies;
• Professional exchanges (G2G and B2B) established between Dutch and Russian counterparts in the field of material recycling and component production;
• Dissemination of project results to the Dutch automotive sector.

 

Location

Nizhny Novgorod

 

Executor

RDW

 

Theme

Automotive

 

Budget

€ 50,000

 

Status project

Closed

 

 

Project activities

Preparation phase (act 1 and 2)

Some time will be needed, including one trip to Russia, in order to prepare the conference in close consultation with the Russian counterparts. This includes:

- discussing the latest developments regarding the forthcoming vehicle recycling standard;

- fine-tuning the conference program;

- prepare materials on the requested topics.

In the Netherlands ARN will spend some working days on selecting and mobilising a well-balanced group of frontrunners from the Dutch automotive industry that matches with the current needs of the Russian automotive industry. ARN will strive to create two clusters: ‘State of the Art Dutch Recycling’ and ‘Sensible components and parts’.[1]

 

Conference (act 3), reporting and follow up leads

A two-day programme will be conducted during which the following topics will be addressed:

- vehicle recycling (including how to set up an efficient
  and working recycling program in Russia)

- international recycling standards (including how to enter
  the European vehicle market)

- legislative developments and the formation of a vehicle
  recycling infrastructure and vehicle registration
  databases in Russia;

- presentation of technologies for a) the recycling of
  materials implemented by automotive manufacturers
  and component manufacturers and b) the production of
  vehicles and components that meet the criteria of the
  forthcoming vehicle recycling standard.

After the conference the RDW will report on the conference to Agentschap NL and - together with ARN - will follow up the leads of the conference.