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.
Life Cycle Assessment of Electric Traction Machine Considering Novel Recycling Processes for Permanent Magnet Circularity
The research presented in a poster format, focuses on the environmental impacts of electric traction machines (ETM) used in the electrification of vehicle fleets. While Electric Vehicles (EVs) offer significant benefits in terms of decarbonization, concerns have been raised regarding the environmental effects throughout the lifecycle of ETMs, from resource extraction to end-of-life treatment.
In this study, the VUB aims to analyze the environmental impacts of ETMs, with a particular focus on the use of permanent magnets (PM) containing strategic raw materials. The research explores novel recycling processes for PMs, aiming to mitigate environmental impacts associated with their production and disposal.
The research methodology employs Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), taking a cradle-to-grave approach to evaluate the environmental footprint of ETMs. Two scenarios will be compared: one with standard end-of-life treatment and the other integrating innovative PM recycling processes.
The results of the study are expected to shed light on the potential environmental benefits of circularity strategies in ETM design. Insights gained from this research will inform Maxima’s broader objective of developing more efficient ETMs with reduced reliance on strategic resources.
Academic Researchers, Automobile Manufacturers, Automotive Component Manufacturers, Automotive Engineers, Circular Economy Experts, Electric Vehicle Designers, Environmental Policy Makers, Recycling and Repurposing Specialists
E-Volve Cluster, Electric Traction Machine, Electric Vehicles, End-of-Life Stage, Life Cycle Assessment, Lifecycle Analysis, MAXIMA, Permanent Magnets, Poster
Link:
Zenodo
New end-of-life scenario for in-wheel motors
The EM-TECH project presented their approach for a new end-of-life scenario for in-wheel motors at the Eco-Mobility 2024 Conference organized by A3PS.
The proposed end-of-life scenario is based on the following key considerations:
- Urge for a directly applicable solution to recover rare earths from e-motors.
- Lack of standardization in the current design of e-motors, which hinders the development of robotic solutions to automatically disassemble the permanent magnets. Furthermore, no legislation regarding design standardization is considered to be implemented in the near future, since this can jeopardize seriously the innovation and improvements for e-motors.
- Challenges in the non-destructive extraction of internally mounted permanent magnets.
- Reduction in rare earths content in new generations of e-motor, which decreases their monetary value at the end-of-life stage.
- Expansion of the primary production industry of rare earth elements in Europe.
Automotive Component Manufacturers, Circular Economy Experts, Consultants in Sustainable Transportation Solutions, Economic Analysts, Environmental and Energy Efficiency Experts, Environmental Policy Makers
Circular Economy, E-Mobility, E-Volve Cluster, EM-TECH, End-of-Life Vehicles, Life Cycle Assessment, Material Circularity, Permanent Magnets, Poster, Rare Earth Materials, Recyclability
Link:
Zenodo