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Auto makers develop tool to deploy pyrotechnic devices in vehicles

Auto makers have jointly developed a tool to easily, safely and most time and cost-efficiently deploy pyrotechnic devices in cars at their End-of-Life stage. The new tool was presented for the first time in Brussels, on 23 November 2010, with a demonstration on a number of cars.

Recycling of vehicles, a prime example of industry progress

Responsible manufacturers take a holistic view when considering opportunities to recycle and recover material at the end of a product’s life. This forms part of a sustainable manufacturing strategy and the car sector has embraced this cradle-to-grave approach.

The European Car Industry and the Environment

European vehicle manufacturers are technology leaders and constantly improve the environmental performance of their cars, trucks, buses and coaches.

Fleet renewal and scrapping schemes can soften the impact of the recession

Up-to-date, thirteen EU countries have put a fleet renewal programme in place, including market incentives and car scrapping schemes, to soften the impact of the recession. European automakers support these measures as they can help bridge the difficult and exceptional economic downturn.