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Supporting the Electric Vehicle REVOLUTION through maximising EV Range and End-of-Life Vehicle Recovery through optimisation of recycled plastics and advanced light materials

PROJECTS
Funding
European
European Union
Duration
-
Status
Complete
Geo-spatial type
Other
Total project cost
€5 927 475
EU Contribution
€4 997 913
Project Acronym
REVOLUTION
STRIA Roadmaps
Vehicle design and manufacturing (VDM)
Transport mode
Road icon
Transport policies
Environmental/Emissions aspects
Transport sectors
Passenger transport,
Freight transport

Overview

Call for proposal
H2020-LC-GV-2020
Link to CORDIS
Objectives

REVOLUTION focuses on overcoming the challenges hindering the use of recycled materials, but more broadly, restricting the widespread adoption of circular economy principles in the automotive industry. Forthcoming ELV directives are expected to recognise the potential for plastics to enable a circular flow of materials in the automotive sector. Implementing minimum post-consumer recyclate (PCR) targets in any new plastic components in vehicles are currently being discussed. These targets will disrupt the automotive industry.

Currently PCR (closed-loop recycling) forms ~2% of the total plastics demanded across the automotive sector, and are not used in high-value or high-performing areas. REVOLUTION is proposing a disruptive innovation that will bring open-loop recycling to the forefront of automotive injection moulding. The variability of PCR causes a big problem for an industry where failure rates on 1 per million are accepted. REVOLUTION will use machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimise the input of recycled materials and injection moulding process to deliver high-quality parts. The AI-Platform will use data from three areas of the production process to predict part quality when using recycled materials. REVOLUTION will develop this platform, and develop a range of recycled formulations, including self-reinforced materials to deliver innovative components that offer light weighing, superior performance and distinctive end of life advantages for future EVs.

REVOLUTION brings together leading organisations from European strong-hold industries such as automotive, chemicals and plastics. The automotive industry is represented by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles through Tofas, CRF and Tier 1s Farplas and MAIER. LyondellBasell, Clariant and Altuglas provide strong representation of the European excellence in plastics and chemicals. These are joined by leading research organisations and SMEs to bring a solution to market that addresses the entire value chain.

Funding

Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
European Commission
Type of funding
Public (EU)
Specific funding programme
H2020-EU.3.4. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Smart, Green And Integrated Transport
Other Programme
LC-GV-06-2020 Advanced light materials and their production processes for automotive applications

Partners

Lead Organisation
Organisation
Farplas Otomotiv Anonim Sirketi
Address
3.CAD, 41420 KOCAELİ, Turkey
EU Contribution
€568 269
Partner Organisations
Organisation
Altuglas International Sas
Address
420 RUE D'ESTIENNE D'ORVES, 92700 COLOMBES, France
EU Contribution
€107 625
Organisation
Norner Research As
Address
ASDALSTRAND 291, 3960 STATHELLE, Norway
EU Contribution
€542 275
Organisation
Iconiq Innovation Limited
Address
COMMERCIAL HOUSE MILLBANK BUSINESS PARK LUCAN, DUBLIN, K78X5W6, Ireland
EU Contribution
€117 084
Organisation
Basell Polyolefine Gmbh
Address
BRUHLER STRASSE 60, 50389 WESSELING, Germany
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€166 206
Organisation
Heathland Bv
Address
ARKANSASDREEF 8, 3565 AR UTRECHT, Netherlands
EU Contribution
€9 132 127
Organisation
Heathland Bv
Address
ARKANSASDREEF 8, 3565 AR UTRECHT, Netherlands
EU Contribution
€289 188
Organisation
Centro Ricerche Fiat - Societa Consortile Per Azioni
Address
Strada Torino, 50, 10043 ORBASSANO (TO), Italy
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€2 381 875
Organisation
Centro Ricerche Fiat - Societa Consortile Per Azioni
Address
Strada Torino, 50, 10043 ORBASSANO (TO), Italy
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€276 500
Organisation
Teknologian Tutkimuskeskus Vtt Oy
Address
Tekniikantie, 2044 Espoo, Finland
EU Contribution
€531 245
Organisation
Fraunhofer Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.v.
Address
HANSASTRASSE 27C, 80686 MUNCHEN, Germany
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€433 920
Organisation
Interuniversitair Micro-Electronica Centrum
Address
KAPELDREEF 75, 3001 LEUVEN, Belgium
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€1 968 865
Organisation
Interuniversitair Micro-Electronica Centrum
Address
KAPELDREEF 75, 3001 LEUVEN, Belgium
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€395 525
Organisation
Idener Research & Development Agrupacion De Interes Economico
Address
CALLE EARLY OVINGTON 24-8, 41300 LA RINCONADA SEVILLA, Spain
EU Contribution
€499 219
Organisation
Clariant Plastics & Coatings (Deutschland) Gmbh
Address
BRUNINGSTR. 50, 65929 FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany
EU Contribution
€236 171
Organisation
Maier Scoop
Address
POLIGONO INDUSTRIAL ARABIETA S/N, 48320 AJANGIZ, Spain
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€1 458 990
Organisation
Maier Scoop
Address
POLIGONO INDUSTRIAL ARABIETA S/N, 48320 AJANGIZ, Spain
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€317 725
Organisation
Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi Anonim Sirketi
Address
Buyukdere Cad Tofas Han 145 Kat 4-5 Zincirlikuyu, 34394 Sisli Istanbul, Turkey
EU Contribution
€516 961

Technologies

Technology Theme
Life cycle analysis
Technology
End of life recycling technologies
Development phase
Research/Invention

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