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Increasing focus on sustainable materials and recycling is also playing a key role in defining the Europe market outlook. With the expansion of the market, there was an increasing emphasis on sustainability throughout the vehicle's lifecycle, including the materials used in manufacturing and the end-of-life disposal processes. Automakers and manufacturers were expected to explore and implement more sustainable materials for EV production, such as recycled materials, bio-based plastics, and renewable energy sources for manufacturing.
For instance, in July 2022, Volvo Cars announced that it would only use recycled or bio-based materials in the interiors of its all-electric vehicles by 2025. The company is currently using Nordico, a material made from recycled PET bottles, cork, and other materials. Additionally, the development of efficient and environmentally friendly methods for recycling EV batteries is anticipated to gain attention to minimize the environmental impact of EVs, which will favor electric vehicle market dynamics in the long run.