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OPINION (COM(2023)0451 – C90308/2023 – 2023/0284(COD))

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on circularity requirements of vehicle design and on management of end-of-life vehicles, amending regulations (EU) 2018/858 and 2019/1020 and repealing Directives 2000/53/EC and 2005/64/EC

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Committee on Transport and Tourism · Rapporteur: Alexandra Mehnert

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The Committee on Transport and Tourism opinion on the proposed regulation on circularity requirements for vehicle design and end-of-life vehicles suggests amendments to simplify rules, boost competitiveness, and include motorcycles in scope. It adjusts recycled content targets, clarifies definitions for remanufacturing, and exempts small series and pedelecs.

Committee position. The Committee proposes amendments to simplify, boost competitiveness, and include motorcycles, while adjusting recycled content targets and clarifying remanufacturing rules.

Key points

  1. The opinion supports the Commission's proposal but calls for simplification and reduced red tape to maintain competitiveness.
  2. It proposes including motorcycles (category L) in scope, with exemptions for small series and pedelecs.
  3. It lowers the mandatory recycled plastic content target from 25% to 20%, including biobased plastic, and allows pre-consumer waste.
  4. It requires the Commission to establish Union-wide End-of-Waste criteria for plastic waste.
  5. It clarifies that cores (used parts) for remanufacturing are not waste and introduces definitions for remanufacturer and core.
  6. It deletes the requirement for a circularity strategy per vehicle type and instead requires manufacturers to draw up a strategy, updated every five years.
  7. It adjusts the timeline for the circularity vehicle passport and ensures interoperability with other passports.
  8. It allows collection points other than authorised treatment facilities only when existing facilities are insufficient.
  9. It exempts vehicles of special cultural interest from export restrictions under certain conditions.
  10. It removes certain criteria for defining end-of-life vehicles, such as economic irreparability and missing roadworthiness test.

Who is affected

  • Vehicle manufacturers: face adjusted recycled content targets and new definitions for remanufacturing.
  • Authorised treatment facilities: gain clarity on collection points and mandatory removal of parts.
  • Producers: must register in a single portal and manage cross-border responsibilities.
  • Owners of end-of-life vehicles: retain freedom to decide on delivery, but must provide evidence if storing.
  • Motorcycle manufacturers: included in scope, but small series and pedelecs are exempt.

Figures and deadlines

  • 20% recycled plastic content target, including biobased plastic, with up to 5% biobased.
  • Commission to review biobased plastic by end of 2028.
  • Delegated act on methodology within 18 months of entry into force.
  • Feasibility study on steel recycled content finalised within 15 months.
  • Commission report on circularity every 5 years after 83 months.
  • Circularity vehicle passport ceases 6 months after certificate of destruction or export.