CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
Green Aluminium Could Make EVs Even Cleaner for Just €25 — Study
Key Takeaway
The low additional cost of green aluminum presents a significant opportunity for OEMs and large industrial consumers to decarbonize EV production, driving demand for renewable energy and green manufacturing processes.
AI Summary
- •Adopting 'green aluminium' in EU car manufacturing could reduce CO2 emissions equivalent to removing 900,000 fossil fuel cars annually.
- •The additional cost for using green aluminium in an EV is estimated at a low €25, making it a highly cost-effective decarbonization measure for OEMs.
- •Car production now accounts for 60% of an EV's total climate impact, shifting focus from tailpipe emissions to manufacturing processes.
- •This trend signals increasing demand for industrial processes powered by renewable energy, creating opportunities for developers and large power consumers in green material production.
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Article Content
Making EU cars with green aluminium would save as much CO2 a year as removing 900,000 fossil fuel cars from the road. As tailpipe emissions decline due to the adoption of electric vehicles, there is increased focus on car production which accounts for 60% of an EV’s climate impact. Of ... [continued] The post Green Aluminium Could Make EVs Even Cleaner for Just €25 — Study appeared first on CleanTechnica .