Data-driven circular economy for e-mobility ecosystem (2ZERO Partnership)

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Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to the improved circularity of end-of-first-life representative EV components (e.g. power electronic converters, rotors, stators of electric motors, thermal management of battery system), and, if relevant EVCI, through accurate and standardised assessment of product data, better design strategies and potential business models. Further to this, each area has specific expected outcomes as described below. Expected outcomes area A) Circular economy for Electric Vehicle (EV) powertrains and infrastructure: Project results are expected to contribute to all the following outcomes: Minimized cradle to grave/cradle environmental impact of EV drivetrains (excluding batteries at cell level) and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI), especially electro-mechanical components and power-electronics, via design strategies for extended lifetime and reduced usage of CRM, and other materials, particularly those that may hamper high quality recycling (e.g. harmful substances), while ensuring high performance and market acceptability. Improved repair, recovery, refurbish and re-use of end-of-first-life drivetrain components and EVCI through accurate and standardised assessment of the health and Remaining Useful Life (RUL), which should inform better design strategies and potential business models. Expected outcomes Area B) Data-driven life-cycle management of Electric Vehicle (EV): Digital-twin based circularity product passp... EU contribution per project: EUR 2,000,000 to EUR 13,500,000 (euros, not converted). UK organisations can apply as the UK is associated to Horizon Europe. Check the topic conditions.