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
Environmental, criticality and circularity assessment of materials systems and components
This report evaluates an Integrated Motor Drive (IMD) developed for electric trucks, with the aim of reducing environmental impacts and improving the circular use of materials. The IMD consists of four main components: inverter, electric motor, gearbox, and heatsink. The study focuses on how design improvements, repairability, reuse, remanufacturing, and new business models can improve sustainability over the full product life cycle. A life cycle assessment with a cradle-to-grave scope was carried out for 3 million kilometers of truck operation. The improved modular design enables easier repair, extends the IMD lifetime and reduces the number of units required while lowering the material demand. Three end-of-life scenarios were assessed. The baseline scenario reflects current practice and delivers limited benefits. Improved remanufacturing in the second sce-nario leads to clear gains in circularity and resource efficiency. The strongest results are achieved with an advanced circular business model scenario based on a leasing model, where the manufacturer retains ownership of the IMD. This approach enables high return rates, extensive reuse, and effective remanufacturing. Environmental results show that circular strategies mainly reduce impacts related to resource use and critical raw materials, while climate change impacts are dominated by electricity consumption during use. Reuse and remanufacturing are especially important for reducing dependence on critical materials such as neodymium used in motor magnets. The study concludes that combining efficient design, improved repairability, and suitable business models can significantly enhance the environmental and resource performance of electric truck powertrains.
Electric Vehicle Manufacturers, Electric Vehicle Powertrain Designers, Environmental and Energy Efficiency Experts, Environmental Policy Makers, Environmental Regulators
Circular Business Model, Critical Raw Materials, E-Volve Cluster, End-of-Life Vehicles, Environmental Impact, Integrated Motor Drive, Life Cycle Assessment, Material Circularity, Recyclability, RHODaS
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