The Irish transport sector has been targeted by the government as a key area where greenhouse gases (GHG) can be drastically reduced and a fundamental plan within the government’s strategy is the electrification of the private car fleet.

    Electric vehicles (EV) extensively use lithium-ion batteries (LIB) as an energy source, however LIBs have a limited lifespan. LIBs are subject to a chemical and physical process known collectively as battery degradation, which limits the batteries capacity to hold a charge with time.

    This characteristic will bring new and unprecedented challenges for end-of-life (EoL) vehicle waste management. As well as environmental concerns, there are significant personal health and safety risks associated with EV high-voltage LIBs. This raises important questions on how the automotive sector can safely process this additional hazardous waste stream.

    This study investigates the value chain surrounding EoL EV LIBs and accentuates a best practice approach for the pre-recycling phases of; battery safety, disassembly, storage, and transportation, within the context of the Irish automotive aftersales landscape.

    The research findings highlight the dangers surrounding EV LIBs, and present a best practice methodology regarding the safety aspects encompassing the pre-recycling operations. They are of particular importance to businesses, operatives, technicians and transporters, who will be directly involved in the pre-recycling phases of EV LIBs here in Ireland.


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    Title :

    Irish Automotive Sector Considerations for Recycling Electric Vehicle Lithium-Ion Batteries


    Additional title:

    Lect.Notes Mobility



    Conference:

    Transport Research Arena Conference ; 2024 ; Dublin, Ireland April 15, 2024 - April 18, 2024



    Publication date :

    2025-07-19


    Size :

    8 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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