Autoneum has supported Renault Group in the development of the Renault Emblème, a low-carbon demonstration car designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% over its entire life cycle.

As a key partner in the project, Autoneum further optimised the environmental performance of its Pure technologies, which were used for numerous components in the vehicle interior and exterior.

Leveraging its proven expertise in the development of lightweight and fully recyclable monomaterials with high recycled content, as well as in the areas of life cycle analysis (LCA) and product innovation, Autoneum was able to reduce the carbon footprint of its parts and contribute to a significant reduction in vehicle weight for the Renault Emblème.

Increasingly stringent regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale, new directives and the electrification of mobility require new approaches from the entire automotive industry. To support vehicle manufacturers in achieving their sustainability targets, Autoneum continuously optimises the environmental performance of its products and processes – from further increasing the share of recycled content and end-of-life recyclability of its lightweight technologies to reducing waste and shifting to renewable energy in production. In addition, the company is working closely with customers and partners to validate data and products together.

Renault Group assembled more than twenty suppliers from across the industry to participate in specialised projects in five different areas for the Emblème – eco-design, raw material selection, manufacturing, use and end of life.

Autoneum’s lightweight materials were used for around thirty fibre-based components in the vehicle’s interior and exterior, including the carpet, the underbody panels and wheelhouse outer liners as well the front and rear trunk. Materials selected included Ultra-Silent, Propylat PET, Hybrid-Acoustics and  monomaterial polyester carpet systems.

The Renault Emblème demonstration car was first unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2024. More in-depth information about the project, including further details on Autoneum’s contribution and innovation roadmap, will be provided in the first half of 2025.

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