Analysis of the framework conditions for innovation

This deliverable is related to task 95 Report on two innovation deals targeting white goods and automotive industry Starting with an expression of interest EoI this report will address legislative obstacles to innovations that could bring wider societal benefits For the automotive industry the report will focus on EndofLife directives to consider remanufacturing of parts during the use phase Promotion of approaches that require workshops to propose remanufactured parts to customers Suggestion of programs that require government owned vehicles fleets to use remanufactured parts Removal of taxes that penalize remanufactured part exchangesFor the white goods industry the report will focus on EC regulations to require OEMs to maintain an inventory of spare parts for longer periods of time to encourage repairs of endoflife products as well as buildtolast design by OEMs Creation of tax incentives for consumerssuppliers shifting to circular economy consumptionproduction models