Methods & Tools for LCA & LCC
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Welcome to the Methods and Tools for Lifecycle Assessments and Lifecycle Costing page, a vital resource dedicated to enhancing sustainability and economic viability in electric vehicle (EV) development.
This page features a comprehensive collection of reports, scientific papers, and analytical tools that focus on the methodologies used for conducting lifecycle assessments (LCA) and accurate costing of EVs. By exploring these resources, you will gain insights into how LCA can evaluate the environmental impacts associated with the entire lifecycle of electric vehicles, from material extraction to production, use, and end-of-life management. This knowledge is essential for researchers, engineers, and decision-makers striving to promote sustainable practices and optimise costs within the evolving EV landscape.
Electric Vehicles from Life Cycle and Circular Economy Perspectives
This document, by the European Environment Agency (EEA), is a comprehensive report that examines the environmental impacts of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) throughout their entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life processing.
Automotive Suppliers, Battery Manufacturers, Electric Vehicle Manufacturers, Electric Vehicle Owners, Environmental Advocacy Groups, Environmental Organizations, Environmental Protection Agencies, European Commission, Financial Analysts, Grid Operators, International Energy Organizations, National and Local Government, Non-Governmental Organizations, Public Transportation Agencies, Recycling Industry, Renewable Energy Providers, Research Centres, Sustainability Investors, United Nations, Universities, Utility Companies, Waste Management Industry
Air Pollution, Battery Electric Vehicles, Circular Economy, Critical Raw Materials, Electric Vehicles, End-of-Life Stage, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Impact, European Environment Agency, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Life Cycle Assessment, Production Stage, Rare Earth Elements, Raw Materials, Recycling, Renewable Energy, Reuse, Use Stage
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eea.europa.eu
Environmental Challenges Through the Life Cycle of Battery Electric Vehicles
This study provides an up-to-date expert assessment and comparison between the life cycle’s carbon footprint of battery electric and internal combustion engine passenger cars. It presents evidence from the literature and from life cycle assessment modelling and concludes with policy recommendations. The analysis includes sensitivities, regional variations for six Member States, and also the effects of technical and legislative development on the potential outlook up to 2050.
Automotive Suppliers, Battery Manufacturers, Electric Vehicle Manufacturers, Environmental Advocacy Groups, Environmental Protection Agencies, European Commission, Financial Analysts, Grid Operators, International Energy Organizations, National and Local Government, Public Transportation Agencies, Recycling Industry, Renewable Energy Providers, Research Centres, Sustainability Investors, United Nations, Universities, Utility Companies, Waste Management Industry
Battery Electric Vehicles, Battery Recycling, Battery Technology, Carbon Footprint, Circular Economy, Critical Raw Materials, Decarbonisation, Electric Range, Emission Trading Scheme, End-of-Life Stage, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Impact, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Life Cycle Assessment, Mobility-as-a-Service, Policy Framework, Policy Recommendations, Renewable Energy, Resource Efficiency, Sustainable Battery Regulation, Sustainable Mobility, Vehicle Manufacturing, Vehicle to Grid
Modeling and Simulation of Active Suspension System for Road Vehicles and Sensitivity to Design Criteria for Energy Efficiency
Active suspensions in automotive applications are designed to improve vehicle stability and comfort and reduce vibration transmission from the road surface. Active systems often include a dedicated actuator, and, to reduce their mass and energy absorption, it is a typical choice to rely on brushless electric motors with permanent magnets containing Critical Raw Materials such as Neodymium, a Rare Earth Element (REE), offering favorable power density values. Although these systems offer clear advantages in terms of ride quality and performance, their direct and indirect energy requirements, combined with their dependence on resource-intensive materials, raise concerns about life cycle sustainability: in other words, there is a trade-off between production impact (relevant for REE) and use impact (reduced by REE adoption). To address this issue, the research proposes a method to estimate energy consumption during the use phase of a vehicle through a dedicated parametric modeling and simulation framework; the aim is to evaluate the energy performance of active suspension systems under different road and driving conditions. The analysis explores how design parameters and operational choices affect energy consumption and efficiency. The simulation results reveal a marked sensitivity of system performance to road profiles and driving scenarios, highlighting the importance of holistic assessments during the early stages of design. The proposed framework represents a first step toward integrating circular design principles into the development of active suspensions. By combining technical and environmental perspectives, it supports the development of next-generation automotive components that balance comfort, performance, and sustainability.
Electric Powertrain Researchers, Electric Vehicle Designers, Environmental Researchers, Motor Design Engineers
Active Suspension, Circular Design, CLIMAFLUX, Critical Raw Materials, E-Volve Cluster, Electric Motors, Energy Efficiency, Permanent Magnets, Rare Earth Elements, Regenerative Suspension
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Zenodo