There’s a growing trend among European automakers to reduce waste and protect our fragile environment. Jaguar Land Rover recently announced plans to remove magnesium from the dashboard's cross-car beam, a move expected to cut more than 50,000 tons of CO2 annually. BMW, meanwhile, claims that roughly a third of the new iX3 electric crossover’s weight comes from recycled materials.
Mercedes has an eco-agenda of its own, and it involves going back to basics by using good ol’ screws. As part of its “Mission X” initiative promoting circularity, the company says it will make modern headlights repairable for the first time. While today’s headlights rely on glue to hold the lens, cover trim, frame, housing, and electronics in place, the headlights of tomorrow will be screwed together.
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