Methods, Tools & Processes for Circular Economy
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The Methods, Tools & Processes for Circular Economy section provides a comprehensive set of resources aimed at fostering sustainability in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. This page features reports, case studies, and research papers focused on circular economy principles, including resource efficiency, waste reduction, recycling, and product life extension. Explore practical tools and strategies that help integrate these principles into EV design and production, contributing to a more sustainable, eco-friendly automotive ecosystem.
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
Ecodesign Guideline Covering Environmental, Material Criticality and Circularity Considerations
The report describes the methodology of the Ecodesign process with a focus on environmental-, criticality- and circularity considerations concerning the RHODaS integrated motor drive (IMD). A Life cycle assessment (LCA) screening according to the ISO 14040/44 standard is performed for the environmental consideration. Within the project 30 % of the total IMD's Global Warming Potential (GWP) should be reduced. The methodology for circularity and criticality is roughly presented and still under development. Reference products and intended improved solutions, needed for later assessments, are described as far as possible. Furthermore, conceptual material/product selection matrixes, as part of the Ecodesign Guideline are presented.
Academia and Research Institutions, Academic Researchers, Automobile Manufacturers, Automotive Component Manufacturers, Automotive Component Suppliers, Automotive Designers, Automotive Engineers, Automotive Supply Chain Managers, Circular Economy Experts, Environmental Policy Makers, Environmental Research Centres, Government And Regulatory Agencies, Maintenance and Repair Technicians, Sustainability Consultants
Circular Business Model, Circular Economy, Critical Raw Materials, Ecodesign, Environmental Performance, Life Cycle Assessment, Material Circularity, RHODaS
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Zenodo, RHODaS deliverable