
SUSTAINABLE FROM CONCEPT TO PRODUCTION
Sustainable from concept to production
The EDAG Group understands how crucial environmentally friendly solutions and sustainable product design are. As a professional and independent engineering partner to the automotive industry, we combine decades of experience with innovative approaches for sustainable mobility.
Our holistic approach encompasses the entire product life cycle – from conception and development to production – and covers a wide range of vehicle types, from bicycles to buses. Our focus is on resource efficiency, reducing emissions and promoting a circular economy. That is why we integrate sustainability into every step of the engineering process.
Our expertise ranges from the use of sustainable materials and the reduction of the carbon footprint to the integration of products into the circular economy. The EDAG Group relies on the latest simulation technologies to continuously increase efficiency and sustainability in product development and use. This enables you to meet regulatory requirements, gain a competitive advantage and actively contribute to environmental protection.
Topic overview
Innovative approaches for environmentally friendly products
We develop environmentally friendly products using advanced technologies and methods. Our focus is on optimizing resource efficiency, reducing emissions and minimizing the environmental footprint throughout the entire product life cycle.
Innovative materials and the latest simulation techniques enable us to combine sustainability and efficiency – without compromising on quality or performance. Our holistic approach extends beyond the usage phase and supports sustainable solutions.


Sustainable product development: from concept to reality
- Analysis of the current situation:
Comprehensive evaluation of existing processes and resource utilization - Development of customized sustainability strategies:
Individual solutions for optimized product properties and sustainable product design - Optimization of product properties:
Specific measures to increase efficiency and environmental friendliness - Use of innovative technologies:
integration of modern simulation methods and sustainable materials - Continuous improvement:
regular review and adjustment of measures for long-term sustainability.
Environmentally friendly lightweight concepts for electric vehicles
- Requirement
- Weight optimization for more range
- Compliance with strict environmental requirements
- Cost-efficient and resource-conserving solutions
- Integration of sustainability aspects
- Solutions
- Lightweight construction with recycled materials
Development of innovative components from reusable materials. - Rapid Life Cycle Assessment (QLCA)
Integration of the QLCA tool for life cycle analysis into the development process. - Holistic life cycle assessment
Consideration of sustainable methods for ecologically optimized production
- Lightweight construction with recycled materials
- Your benefits
- Improved driving performance
Increase in range through weight reduction - CO₂ reduction
Sustainable technologies reduce the ecological footprint - Compliant development
Ensuring compliance with current and future environmental directives - Optimized sustainability balance
Combining ecological advantages with economic efficiency - Early optimization
Precise estimation and reduction of ecological impact as early as the concept phase
- Improved driving performance


Circular product development as a service
- Requirement
- Implementation of a circular economy in vehicle production
- Reduction of resource consumption
- Durable and low-maintenance components to reduce life-cycle costs
- Compliance with the EU End-of-Life Vehicles Directive
- Circular systems for reusable products
- Solutions
- Lightweight construction with easy disassembly:
Development of a durable lightweight vehicle structure made of composite materials that allow for easy disassembly. - Innovative adhesive bonding:
Use of novel, detachable adhesive bonds to promote remanufacturing processes. - Digital material management:
Implementation of a data management system for seamless material tracking, similar to digital product passports. - Circular principles for complex materials:
Integration of the reduce, reuse, recycle principles for sophisticated materials as well. - Efficient circular processes:
Establishing analysis and processing methods for effectively returning materials to the cycle.
- Lightweight construction with easy disassembly:
- Your benefits
- Vehicle concept for the circular economy:
Development of concepts that are fully geared towards reusability and recycling. - Reduced use of primary materials:
Saving of raw materials through reuse and recycling of materials. - Compliance with EU directives:
Ensuring compliance with current and future requirements, including the EU End-of-Life Vehicles Directive. - Improved corporate image:
Strengthen brand reputation by being a sustainability frontrunner. - Optimized resource utilization:
Reduce environmental impact through efficient and sustainable use of materials. - Higher profit margins:
Introduce product-as-a-service models for additional revenues and increased profitability.
- Vehicle concept for the circular economy:
Innovative solutions for customer loyalty and growth
The EDAG Group offers pioneering after-sales solutions for the mobility industry to strengthen customer loyalty, reduce costs and tap into new sales potential. We transform the after-sales area from a cost center into a strategic sales driver – with digital and sustainable solutions that give you a decisive competitive advantage.
The advantages of the EDAG Group's after-sales solutions:
- Expertise in automotive engineering, diagnostics and digitalization
- Customized solutions for specific requirements
- Seamless process integration between development, operations and service
- Focus on sustainability and future viability
- Increased satisfaction and loyalty among all customers
- Smart product services to tap into new sources of revenue
In addition to innovative after-sales solutions and sustainable production concepts, we are shaping the future of mobility. With our expertise in networked and autonomous systems, vehicle and mobility concepts, and software solutions, we are creating the basis for new business models. Whether car sharing, ride sharing or CASE technologies – the EDAG Group is developing tomorrow's mobility solutions today!

How you benefit from our expertise in sustainable engineering
The EDAG Group stands for sustainable engineering with individual concepts that are precisely tailored to your specific requirements. Our comprehensive expertise in the development of sustainable products offers you decisive competitive advantages and supports you in successfully implementing more environmentally friendly mobility solutions.
Your advantages at a glance:
- Holistic sustainability assessment: from concept to production and service
- Integration of innovative materials and technologies
- Optimization of technical products over their entire life cycle
- Access to a global network of experts and partners
- Proven track record in reducing CO₂ emissions and resource consumption

YOUR PARTNER FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Together with you, we tackle the challenges of sustainable mobility. We analyze your requirements and develop customized solutions. With our holistic approach, which takes into account the entire product life cycle, we support you in complying with regulatory requirements and at the same time generating ecological and economic competitive advantages – and thus making a measurable contribution to environmental protection.
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