Energy Storage Assessment Towards Lowest Life Cycle CO2 Footprint

Authors

J. Op de Beeck, OPmobility, Brussels; T. Bertin, A. Fouque, K. Potaczek, L. Duez, O. Scandola, OPmobility, Compiègne; C. Maugy, Y. Raynaud, T. Campenon, OPmobility, Paris 

Year

2025

Print Info

Production/Publication ÖVK

Summary

On its road towards CO₂ neutral mobility, Europe has put in place its Fitfor55 program. This covers the tank to wheel aspect of carbon emissions. During the voting process, Europe decided to reassess in 2026 powertrains based on internal combustion engines, provided they are energised by CO₂ neutral fuels. Since several years, China and Europe have initiated LCA studies on vehicles and their energy supply. 
The CO₂ footprint of vehicle production dramatically increases when the powertrain changes from a traditional diesel or gasoline engine to a battery electric vehicle with a range of around 500 km and more. For commercial vehicles, the footprint increase is even more significant. This study compares in detail the LCA footprint of a conventional fuel tank, over a fuel system for e-Fuels, up to the storage of hydrogen at high pressure. With this input, the overall LCA of the vehicle is adjusted starting from a conventional powertrain to a CO₂ neutral powertrain. 
On this basis various CO₂ neutral powertrains are compared with a focus on passenger cars.

ISBN

978-3-9504969-4-9

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62626/iz5w-6otr Copy link

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