Last modified: 2014-09-11
Abstract
model including weighting was developed for this battery and a reference.
Simulations were made with different materials and recycling rates.
The results indicate that if all cars are BEVs or HEVs, global mining of Li,
Ni and Sn may have to increase several times. There will also a significant
increase in the demand of Cu and Mn. If the electricity used for charging the
batteries is made by non-fossil methods, such as water power, management
of metal resources are a prime sustainability factor. The optimal recycling
rate depends highly on the recycling technology, but also on the weighting
methods used.
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