Bio-Based Products in the Automotive Industry: The Need for Ecolabels, Standards, and Regulations

Simone Wurster and Luana Ladu
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Simone Wurster: Department of Innovation Economics, Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), 10623 Berlin, Germany
Luana Ladu: Department of Innovation Economics, Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), 10623 Berlin, Germany

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 4, 1-22

Abstract: At the Hanover Fair in April 2018, the Bioconcept-Car was presented as a model for the future of sustainable mobility. Likewise, a car made of cellulose nanofiber was presented at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2019. Various additional automotive applications for bio-based materials have been developed, some of which are already in use in cars. However, supportive measures for stimulating their market acceptance are needed. Based on a mix of research methods, this article describes how ecolabels, sustainability standards, and regulations might support the market uptake of bio-based car components. In addition, comparison with three other types of bio-based products are provided. The article ends with suggestions for future market development activities.

Keywords: sustainability; bio-based products; automotive industry; ecolabels; cars (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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