The term “circular car” refers to a theoretical vehicle that has maximized materials efficiency. This notional vehicle would produce zero materials waste and zero pollution during manufacture, usage and disposal – which differentiates it from today’s zero-emission vehicles. While cars may never be fully “circular”, the automotive industry can significantly increase its degree of circularity. Doing so has the potential to deliver economic, societal and ecological dividends.

Indeed, the convergence of technology, environmental and economic megatrends is propelling the modern automotive industry towards just such a transformation. The Circular Cars Initiative has assembled a broad coalition of participants from the automobility ecosystem committed to leading this transformation and increasing the environmental sustainability of global mobility by harnessing the power of new technologies, materials and business models.