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Unveiling Innovation Potential of Circular Approaches in Automotive Electronics and Beyond

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Welcome to UNICORN

Our goal is to demonstrate how the combination of functional electronics and circular approaches has the potential to contribute to a green and circular economy in the crucial automotive sector.

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About Us

Reaching climate objectives in 2030 requires both technological innovation AND a shift in mindset in order to reduce the impact of mobility on the environment.

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Core

Use Cases

5 use cases in automotive build up UNICORN’s core

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  • Battery casing

    • Energy decarbonisation
    • Material circularity
    • Lifetime optimisation
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  • Dashboard

    • Energy decarbonisation
    • Utilisation improvement
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  • Seat & Door

    • Energy decarbonisation
    • Material circularity
    • Lifetime optimisation
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  • Tyre

    • Energy decarbonisation
    • Material circularity
    • Lifetime optimisation
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  • + MaaS

    • Lifetime optimisation
    • Utilisation improvement
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Resources

  • Net environmental impact assessment of emerging mobility service systems

    This deliverable describes the definition and impact evaluation of the UC5 of the UNICORN project. The deliverable provides insights into what the expected net impact improvements would be of a sustainable mobility system compared to the current system.

  • Project UNICORN – Vision for a circularity-driven functional electronics integration

    At the core of the UNICORN Vision is the belief that sustainability must be embedded from the start – through modular, recyclable, and resource-efficient electronics. The document lays out a roadmap for how printed and hybrid electronics can support the transformation towards low-impact, smart mobility systems. From design principles and materials innovation to policy recommendations and end-of-life strategies, the Vision offers guidance to industry, policymakers, and researchers alike.

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Partners

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