Analiza životnog ciklusa električnog automobila

undergraduate thesis

• Title (english): Lifecycle analysis of an electric car
• Author: Gabrijel Radić
• Mentor: Tihomir Opetuk (mentor)
• Mentor: Maja Trstenjak (komentor)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2025-02-24, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: TECHNICAL SCIENCES; Mechanical Engineering; Production Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Ovaj završni rad bavi se analizom životnog ciklusa (LCA) električnog automobila s ciljem
prikaza ekološkog utjecaja vozila tijekom svih faza njegova vijeka – od vađenja sirovina,
proizvodnje, preko eksploatacije do konačnog zbrinjavanja. LCA metoda primijenjena je kao
alat za sveobuhvatnu procjenu okolišnog otiska, naglašavajući njezinu važnost u kontekstu
održive mobilnosti i razvoja ekološki prihvatljivih tehnologija. Rad se temelji na provođenju
LCA analize prema međunarodnim standardima ISO 14040 i 14044, gdje su opisane sve
ključne faze: definiranje ciljeva i opsega, prikupljanje podataka (LCI), procjena utjecaja na
okoliš (LCIA) te interpretacija rezultata. U analizi je korišten softver OpenLCA i ELCD baza
podataka, čime su modelirani procesi i osigurana točnost podataka. Poseban naglasak stavljen
je na važnost LCA metode kao alata za donošenje informiranih odluka u industriji električnih
vozila, što omogućuje bolje razumijevanje ekoloških izazova i prilika za optimizaciju
proizvodnih procesa.

Abstract (english)

This thesis focuses on the life cycle assessment (LCA) of an electric vehicle, aiming to
present the environmental impact of the vehicle throughout all stages of its life cycle – from
raw material extraction and production to usage and final disposal. The LCA method is
applied as a tool for comprehensive evaluation of the environmental footprint, highlighting its
importance in the context of sustainable mobility and the development of eco-friendly
technologies. The study is based on conducting an LCA analysis following international
standards ISO 14040 and 14044, covering all key phases: goal and scope definition, life cycle
inventory (LCI), life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) and results interpretation. The analysis
was performed using OpenLCA software and the ELCD database, ensuring accurate process
modeling and reliable data collection. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of the
LCA method as a decision-making tool in the electric vehicle industry, enabling a better
understanding of environmental challenges and opportunities for optimizing production
processes.

• Keywords: LCA analiza; električni automobil; okoliš; održivost; OpenLCA
• Keywords (english): LCA analysis; electric vehicle; environment; sustainability; OpenLCA
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:235:482385
• Study programme: Title: Mechanical Engineering; Study programme type: university; Study level: undergraduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) inženjer/inženjerka strojarstva (sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) inženjer/inženjerka strojarstva)
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• Created on: 2025-02-21 19:59:55