The environmental performance of current and future passenger vehicles: Life cycle assessment based on a novel scenario analysis framework

Bauer, Christian; Hofer, Johannes; Althaus, Hans‐Jörg; Duce, Andrea Del; Simons, Andrew

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.01.019

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“…Even if the structure of the drone and the glider of the vehicle in [15] are different in the materials used and in weight with respect to the battery/fuel cell, a similar trend can be observed in Figure 10, as the structure of the UAV represents the largest contribution to the total impact, especially in the case of the battery system.…”

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confidence: 57%

“…In a study by Bauer et al [15] in a comparison between battery and fuel cell electric vehicles, both batteries and fuel cells resulted in having lower environmental burdens for GWP with respect to the glider of the vehicle (i.e., the vehicle without drivetrain). Even if the structure of the drone and the glider of the vehicle in [15] are different in the materials used and in weight with respect to the battery/fuel cell, a similar trend can be observed in Figure 10, as the structure of the UAV represents the largest contribution to the total impact, especially in the case of the battery system.…”

Section: Lca Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The tradeoff between batteries and fuel cells is an issue not only for stationary applications, but also for mobile ones, as shown in the literature about PEMFCs (proton exchange membrane fuel cells) and electric vehicles [14,15]. The choice of one of these technologies for a specific application can be made taking into account different factors, such as the hydrogen source, the electricity mix or the price of the fuel, or specific application-related issues, like the weight of the system.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Case Studies of Energy Storage with Fuel Cells and Batteries for Stationary and Mobile Applications

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Abstract:In this paper, hydrogen coupled with fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries are considered as alternative energy storage methods. Their application on a stationary system (i.e., energy storage for a family house) and a mobile system (i.e., an unmanned aerial vehicle) will be investigated. The stationary systems, designed for off-grid applications, were sized for photovoltaic energy production in the area of Turin, Italy, to provide daily energy of 10.25 kWh. The mobile systems, to be used for high crane inspection, were sized to have a flying range of 120 min, one being equipped with a Li-ion battery and the other with a proton-exchange membrane fuel cell. The systems were compared from an economical point of view and a life cycle assessment was performed to identify the main contributors to the environmental impact. From a commercial point of view, the fuel cell and the electrolyzer, being niche products, result in being more expensive with respect to the Li-ion batteries. On the other hand, the life cycle assessment (LCA) results show the lower burdens of both technologies.

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“…The production phase has been identified in the literature to account for about half of the lifecycle GWP impact of EVs. Furthermore, all reviewed studies estimated that around 40-50% of the total GHG produced during this stage are caused by the production of the battery system [5, [42][43][44][45][46]. In other impact categories such as human toxicity, ecotoxicity, eutrophication and metal depletion the battery system represents the largest contribution [5,33].…”

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Exploring the Effect of Increased Energy Density on the Environmental Impacts of Traction Batteries: A Comparison of Energy Optimized Lithium-Ion and Lithium-Sulfur Batteries for Mobility Applications

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Abstract:The quest towards increasing the energy density of traction battery technologies has led to the emergence and diversification of battery materials. The lithium sulfur battery (LSB) is in this regard a promising material for batteries due to its specific energy. However, due to its low volumetric energy density, the LSB faces challenges in mobility applications such as electric vehicles but also other transportation modes. To understand the potential environmental implication of LSB batteries, a comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was performed. For this study, electrodes for both an NMC111 with an anode graphite and a LSB battery cell with a lithium metal foil as anode were manufactured. Data from disassembly experiments performed on a real battery system for a mid-size passenger vehicle were used to build the required life cycle inventory. The energy consumption during the use phase was calculated using a simulative approach. A set of thirteen impact categories was evaluated and characterized with the ReCiPe methodology. The results of the LCA in this study allow identification of the main sources of environmental problems as well as possible strategies to improve the environmental impact of LSB batteries. In this regard, the high requirements of N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) for the processing of the sulfur cathode and the thickness of the lithium foil were identified as the most important drivers. We make recommendations for necessary further research in order to broaden the understanding concerning the potential environmental implication of the implementation of LSB batteries for mobility applications.

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“…The literature includes few examples of holistic system approaches that provide an empirical understanding of how different urban form characteristics influence the global and local environmental impacts of cities; however, understanding and addressing these interplays between different components and the urban scale and addressing a wider set of environmental and health effects is crucial to identify and avoid unintended trade-offs in decision-making [248], [254], [255], [301], [302].…”

Section: The Potential Of Urban Planning In Reducing Environmental Anmentioning

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The challenging paradigm of interrelated energy systems towards a more sustainable future

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This paper brings together several contemporary topics in energy systems aiming to provide a literature review based reflection on how several interrelated energy systems can contribute together to a more sustainable world. Some directions are discussed, such as the improvement of the energy efficiency and environmental performance of the systems, the development of new technologies, the increase of the use of renewable energy sources, the promotion of holistic and multidisciplinary studies, and the implementation of new management rules and "eco-friendly and sustainable" oriented policies at different scales. The interrelations of the diverse energy systems are also discussed in order to address their main social-economic-environmental impacts. The subjects covered include the assessment of the electricity market and its main players (demand, supply, distribution), the evaluation of some urban systems (buildings, transportation, commuting), the analysis of the implementation of renewable energy cooperatives, the discussion of the diffusion of the electric vehicle and the importance of new bioenergy systems. This paper also presents relevant research carried out in the framework of both the Energy for Sustainability Initiative of the University of Coimbra and the Sustainable Energy Systems focus area of the MIT-Portugal Program. To conclude, several research topics that should be addressed in the near future are proposed.

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The environmental performance of current and future passenger vehicles: Life cycle assessment based on a novel scenario analysis framework

Cited by 362 publications

References 57 publications

Case Studies of Energy Storage with Fuel Cells and Batteries for Stationary and Mobile Applications

Case Studies of Energy Storage with Fuel Cells and Batteries for Stationary and Mobile Applications

Exploring the Effect of Increased Energy Density on the Environmental Impacts of Traction Batteries: A Comparison of Energy Optimized Lithium-Ion and Lithium-Sulfur Batteries for Mobility Applications

The challenging paradigm of interrelated energy systems towards a more sustainable future

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