During EU Green Week, we hosted a webinar organized by the EnlightEVs Cluster, diving into sustainable and lightweight vehicle technology. Maurizio Maggiore from the European Commission's DG Research highlighted the need for a holistic approach to lightweighting, emphasizing recycled materials and life cycle assessments.
Vanessa Ventosinos and Pascal discussed the ALMA project, dedicated to sustainability and lightweighting in electric vehicles. They achieved a remarkable 23% weight reduction compared to the baseline and introduced the BEVSIM life cycle assessment tool.
Maria Violeta Parra introduced Fatigue4Light's eco-design methodology, aiming for substantial weight reduction and environmentally friendly technology. Their approach led to a potential 23% lower environmental impact in a demonstrator vehicle.
Tose Petkov, representing the FLAMINGo Project, shared their efforts to reduce vehicle weight using advanced aluminum enhancements. Intricate nanoparticle production processes resulted in significant weight reductions, with a focus on recyclability.
The REVOLUTION project, in its final year, leveraged digitalization for manufacturing improvements. They achieved a 55% weight reduction in the backseat panel and a 20% reduction in the lower rear bumper.
Clara Lazaro and Guan Gong discussed the LEVIS project, which develops lighter components for electric vehicles using innovative materials and assembly techniques. They emphasized end-of-life recycling and impact analysis.
We extend our thanks to the presenters, attendees, and the European Commission for H2020 Programme funding.
