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End-of-Life vehicle recovery in china: Consideration and innovation following the EU ELV directive

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Implementation of the EU’s end-of-life vehicle (ELV) directive eight years ago had a profound influence on China’s automotive industry, leading to the consideration of concepts such as extended producer responsibility. It also provided some impetus for ELV recycling industry developments within China. This article provides insight into current thinking within China about ELV recycling as well as vehicle recovery activities.

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  1. School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800, Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China

    Ming Chen

  2. School of Media and Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800, Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China

    Fan Zhang

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Chen, M., Zhang, F. End-of-Life vehicle recovery in china: Consideration and innovation following the EU ELV directive. JOM 61, 45–52 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-009-0040-8

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