JLR and 40+ Suppliers Develop Circular Concept Vehicle with 49 Low-Carbon Components
JLR's new 'Cornerstone' concept demonstrator includes 49 components co-developed with over 40 suppliers, cutting the carbon footprint by half compared to existing materials.
- 49
- over 40
- over 1 tonne
What Happened
JLR unveiled the 'Cornerstone' concept demonstrator vehicle, showcasing progress in circular design and low-carbon engineering. The project brought together more than 40 Tier 1 and raw material suppliers to create 49 components using recycled, bio-based, and low-impact materials designed for easy recycling and repair.
- 100% closed-loop recycled glass with 36% CO2e reduction
- De-bondable electronics enabling headlamp repair and recycling
- 95% recycled magnets in speakers
over 1 tonne
equivalent to a passenger flying from Paris to New York
“What we're achieving with Cornerstone shows how JLR can lead in advancing circularity across the automotive industry, and the value of a coordinated, multi-party approach to deliver progress faster.”
Why this matters
This project shows how automakers are working with suppliers to make cars more recyclable and reduce emissions, addressing material scarcity and environmental regulations.
Terms in This Story
- circular economy
- An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources.
- closed-loop recycling
- A process where a product's materials are recycled back into the same product type.
- CO2e
- Carbon dioxide equivalent, a unit for measuring the global warming potential of different greenhouse gases.
- Tier 1 supplier
- A company that provides parts directly to an automaker.
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