Volkswagen is introducing selected innovations that were first used in mass production in the ID. Buzz to its other models, such as the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, and ID.7. One of the examples is the use of Seaqual yarn as a seat cover material. This material is made from 10% collected marine debris and 90% recycled PES yarn, resulting in CO2 emissions that are almost one third lower than those for conventional cover materials.
Silke Bagschik, Head of Product Line E-Mobility, explained that through the use of recycled materials and animal-leather-free interiors in the ID. models, Volkswagen aims to improve the eco-balance of its vehicles while ensuring high haptic and long-term quality. The company plans to expand these sustainable approaches in the future based on customer feedback.
Volkswagen is pioneering recycling innovations with the ID. Buzz, and these will be introduced step-by-step in the other models of the ID. family. Alternative materials made of ocean plastic or old PET bottles will be used in numerous places in the interior of the new Volkswagen bus, and the outer material of a seat cover is made of Seaqual yarn. Seat covers with ArtVelours Eco® have a recycling share of 71%, and the surfaces of the headliner and floor covering in the ID. Buzz are made completely from recycled polyester.
Recycled plastics can also be found in the insulating layer of the carpet, as well as in components such as the underbody cladding and wheel housing liners. Additionally, Volkswagen no longer uses chrome for trim parts on the doors, instrument panel, and steering wheel clip of the ID. Buzz, as the production of chrome harms the environment. Instead, the chrome has been replaced by a liquid paint with chrome look that has a bio-based binder.
Volkswagen makes the interior of the ID. models even more sustainable
Volkswagen's aim is to cut carbon emissions per vehicle by 40% by 2030 and to have a climate-neutral balance by 2050 at the latest. The company is analyzing and optimizing the complete vehicle life cycle, from basic research, through development and production, up to end-of-life recycling, to achieve these goals. Volkswagen strives to realize closed material cycles for all the raw materials used, and the use of recycled materials in its electric cars is an important step towards this goal.
Source: Volkswagen
