The pioneering initiative will reduce the resource, energy and emissions intensity of a car’s lifecycle since some components can have a second life as used, reconditioned parts.
As Renault directs resources for the production of EVs to its so-called ElectriCity cluster of factories further north in France, away from this suburban Paris location, Renault’s circular economy activities – to become a separate business called The Future is Neutral – will become Flins’ new vocation once it ends production of its last cars, which include the Zoe and as well as the Micra of alliance partner Nissan.
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Experts at Stellantis and Mazda speak about the implementation of circular economy principles in vehicle production
OEMs are investing heavily in renewable energy sources to reduce the carbon footprint of their manufacturing operations
The recovery of used parts suitable for re-sale builds on the company’s existing initiative to refurbish and modernise second-hand trucks to extend their life.
