LEVIS Project D6.1 Initial LCA Results of LEVIS Demonstrators

This report is a key deliverable within Task 6.1 of the LEVIS project. In its entirety, this task will help determine the environmental performance of the LEVIS demonstrators that are designing and developing a selection of new components for electric vehicles. This report contains the Life Cycle Assessment of four electric vehicle components:
• A suspension control arm, which is used to allow the wheel to move along the vertical axis – shaking the suspension - and to rotate around it when steering. 
• A battery box, which contains the battery modules and protects them during operation and in case of an accident. It also supports the modules by integrating them within the vehicle frame and has an important role in safety.
• A battery module housing, the module housing is a mechanical casing for the cells. The housing’s main function is to thermally, mechanically, and electrically protect the cells and make sure there is electrical distribution through the busbar system.
• A cross car beam, which is a structural component in the dashboard area. The primary function is to provide the structure for the dashboard and all the sub-systems that constitute the IP module (steering column, HVAC, air- bags, EE units).