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  1. 1. Conditions for Circular Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chains : Exploring Opportunities for Circular Economy Implementation in the Value Chain of Electric Vehicle Batteries in Nairobi, Kenya

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Johanna Hegenbart; Sofie Rosmark; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Electric Vehicle Batteries; Sustainability; Ecosystem;

    Abstract : To reduce the negative impacts of climate change, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a viable solution in the mobility sector, leading to an increase in battery production and use. For electric vehicle batteries (EVBs) to be sustainable, the total impact of the supply and value chain has to be as low as possible, making the implementation of circular economy (CE) principles a key element in the transition. READ MORE

  3. 2. Techno-economic study of second-life EV batteries as alternative energy storage and comparison with lead-acid and new Li-ion batteries in off-grid PV systems

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Vijay Arumugam; [2022]
    Keywords : Second-life EV batteries; PV off-grid systems; HOMER; comparison of batteries in off-grid systems; repurpose the retired EV batteries.;

    Abstract : The global EV stock is expected to increase from 7.2 million in 2019 to nearly 140 million vehicles by 2030. So, the demand for the battery also increases due to the increase in the number of EVs. READ MORE

  4. 3. Second Life Batteries Faciliating Sustainable Transition in the Transport and Energy Sectors? : An Exploratory Field Study in Colombia

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Iris Vesterberg; Sofia Westerlund; [2020]
    Keywords : Second life batteries; Electric vehicles; Lithium-Ion batteries; Battery energy storage; Colombia; Sustainable transition;

    Abstract : The increasing number of vehicles in Colombian cities have resulted in alarmingly low quality of air, further resulting in increasing health issues. One potential solution to this issue could be a shift from ICEVs (internal combustion engine vehicles) to EVs (electric vehicles). READ MORE

  5. 4. Short Term Regulation in Hydropower Plants using Batteries : A case study of hydropower pants in lower Oreälven river

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Ashish Guhan Baskar; Araavind Sridhar; [2020]
    Keywords : Short Term Regulation; Hydropower Plant; Battery Energy Storage System; Mixed Integer Linear Programming; Machine Learning; Second Life of The Battery; Kortsiktig reglering; vattenkraftverk; batterilagringssystem; linjär programmering; maskininlärning; återanvändning av batterier;

    Abstract : Hydropower is one of the oldest renewable energy (RE) sources and constitutes a major share in the Swedish electricity mix. Though hydropower is renewable, there exist some issues pertaining to the local aquatic conditions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring EV Battery Secondary Life Business models and Reverse Logistic perspectives

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Felix Vu; Melanie Rahic; [2019]
    Keywords : Battery pack; Battery secondary use; Business model; Reverse logistic; ESS; Remanufacturing; Battery repurposing; re-use; Battery second life economic analysis;

    Abstract :  In connection to the increasing awareness of vehicles and its impact on the environment, the interest in the electric vehicle market has shown a significant growth in the recent years. According to forecasts, it is also projected to increase further in the future. READ MORE