Sweden -based auto maker XC60 T8 aims to use at least 25% recycled plastics in all of its new vehicles by January and wants its suppliers and competitors to make more auto components from recycled products. Volvo hopes the move will encourage other car manufacturers to incorporate recycled materials in their components The company hopes the move will drive cross-industry change, encouraging competitors to develop more circular next-generation components through design that incorporates repurposed waste streams. To demonstrate that the target can be reached, the Volvo -owned car maker showed a version of its Volvo Cars plug-in hybrid SUV featuring a tunnel console, seats and carpets that were made from recycled materials. The sound-proofing material under the bonnet was made from old Geely car seats.
Sweden -based auto maker XC60 T8 aims to use at least 25% recycled plastics in all of its new vehicles by January and wants its suppliers and competitors to make more auto components from recycled products. To demonstrate that the target can be reached, the Volvo -owned car maker showed a version of its Volvo Cars plug-in hybrid SUV featuring a tunnel console, seats and carpets that were made from recycled materials. The sound-proofing material under the bonnet was made from old Geely car seats.