ResearchAndMarkets Adds Report on “Life Cycle CO2 Emissions Assessment in the European Zero-Emission Battery Electric Truck Industry”
The adoption of electric trucks is on the rise globally. While electric trucks operate as zero-emission vehicles, their charging process relies on electricity, which may be generated from sources emitting CO2. Additionally, the energy-intensive manufacturing processes of Li-Ion batteries contribute to the CO2 emissions associated with battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This report evaluates the total lifecycle CO2 emissions of BEV trucks, from the mining and extraction of critical battery minerals to battery production processes, vehicle operation, and end-of-life recycling and recovery.
The study focuses on assessing the complete lifecycle CO2 emissions for battery electric trucks operating in Western Europe across light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty truck segments. It compares the CO2 emissions of BEV trucks with diesel trucks to determine the overall emissions difference. The report covers various topics, including global resources of critical battery minerals, geopolitical challenges, and the electricity generation mix in Western European countries where the trucks are assumed to operate.
In conclusion, the report finds that the total lifecycle CO2 emissions of BEV trucks are more than 80% lower than those of diesel trucks, addressing questions regarding the environmental impact of battery electric vehicles compared to diesel trucks.
Key Topics Covered:
- Growth Environment
- Life Cycle CO2 Emissions Assessment
- Scope of Analysis
- Methodology
- CO2 Emission During Battery Manufacturing
- CO2 Emission During BEV Usage
- Use Case and Forecast Assumptions
- Germany, France, and Spain: Electricity Generation by Source and CO2 Impact
- Light-Duty Trucks (LDT)
- Medium-Duty Trucks (MDT)
- Heavy-Duty Trucks (HDT)
