What do we see?
The graph below shows that between 2010 and 2022, the average age of cars increased from 14.5 years to just over 18 years. The increase appears to have accelerated somewhat again since 2020.
What’s the aim?
In a circular economy, we strive to use materials as long and as high quality as possible. Initially, we want material-intensive products such as vehicles to last longer and longer. However, this only makes sense if they are used intensively enough until their end of life, if design and repair focus on longevity, and if extended use does not come at the expense of negative environmental impacts.
