The newly published ELV regulation bill in Europe stipulates new mandatory targets for recycled material content.

I would like to discuss the types of recycled plastic contained in automobiles, manufacturing technologies, and conditions necessary for procurement. The presentation will also cover the background of the EU’s Circular Economy Policy, which mandates the inclusion of recycled materials, as well as an overview of the EU CE Action Plan, the EU’s plastics strategy, the current status of the ELV Directive, the EU’s approach to the circular use of plastics in relation to the new ELV Regulation Bill, and the changes required in the procurement of recycled plastics. It is necessary to keep in mind the necessary changes in supply chain management.

While the business integration between Nissan and Honda has been in the news, Honda and MC established ALTNA as a joint venture in July 2024 with the aim of solving issues related to the social implementation of EVs and the realization of a decarbonized society. The three main businesses are “Battery Leasing Business,” “Repurpose BESS Business,” and “Smart Charging Business,” and they are exploring the future prospects for EVs and a decarbonized society in each of these areas.

While all automakers have been promoting BEVs in their respective countries, recent trends have been marked by a slowdown in the BEV market. Nissan, which has been in the midst of a whirlwind, has been concentrating on EVs to achieve a circular economy, but why is the BEV market stagnating? Why HEVs and PHEVs now? Is this trend transient? and the need to resolve the issues that need to be addressed in the automotive industry over the short and long term. This is the essence of the current issues.