Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable EV Battery Recycling: A Technical Framework for EBRR Bosch Global Software Technologies

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Asokan, Gayathri, author.

Contributor:

Dhananjaya, Chandan

Raju cEng, Rajkumar

Sattigeri cEng, Sudhir V.

Conference Name:

Advances in Design, Materials, Manufacturing, and Surface Engineering (ADMMS'26) (2026-02-06 : Chennai, India)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource cm

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2026

Summary:

Electric vehicle (EV) battery life cycle assessment (LCA) is emerging as a strategic necessity amid booming demand and tightening environmental regulations. This report consolidates key findings and recommendations for EBRR (Electric Battery Reuse and Recycling) to implement a comprehensive LCA program covering EV lithium-ion batteries from cradle-to-grave and cradle-to-cradle perspectives. The study confirms that global Li-ion battery demand is skyrocketing projected to increase 14-fold by 2030[1] amplifying the urgency for sustainable battery management (see Figure 1). It outlines the full life cycle stages of EV batteries (raw material extraction, manufacturing, use, and end-of-life) and compares linear vs. circular approaches. Using the ISO 14040/44 framework[18, 19] and industry-standard LCA tools, the report evaluates environmental impacts and identifies hotspots. Key findings show that mining and manufacturing dominate the battery's carbon footprint, but end-of-life strategies can reduce lifecycle emissions by 3040% through hydrometallurgical recycling, renewable energy integration, and second-life battery reuse. The implementation plan details a phased approach: team setup and training, inventory data collection (36 months), impact assessment, interpretation, and integration into EBRR's corporate strategy. Technical challenges data uncertainty, regional energy variability, scaling new recycling tech, and regulatory compliance are addressed with mitigation tactics like sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling. Finally, the roadmap recommends actionable steps: transitioning from pyrometallurgy to cleaner hydrometallurgy (cutting recycling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions nearly in half [3]), powering battery manufacturing with renewables (potentially halving production emissions[4]), designing for disassembly and second-life reuse (extending battery life and reducing need for new materials[5, 6]), and proactive policy engagement. Implementing this LCA-driven strategy will position EBRR as a frontrunner in responsible battery stewardship, achieving verified reductions in environmental impact (~3040% GHG reduction) while meeting or exceeding emerging global regulations such as the EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542[53]and various Extended Producer Responsibility laws. This not only mitigates environmental and social risks but also enhances long-term profitability and resilience for EBRR in the fast-evolving EV industry

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Publisher Number:

2026-28-0092

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