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EUCAR - Automotive LCA Guidelines - Phase 2
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Phase 1 of this LCA project highlighted significant unresolved differences in allocation rules adopted by the partners in the ‘use phase’. Phase 2 updates the LCA guidelines, and achieves consensus for the algorithms adopted for both allocating absolute fuel use to a component, and the fuel reduction for a particular weight reduction. Further examination is made of end of life recycling scenarios, the sensitivity of inventory and assessment results to recycling credits, and a comparison of selected assessment methods. These are made within the context of a typical automotive comparative study. Some comments on the adoption of ‘quick’ LCA methods are also made.
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Ridge, L., "EUCAR - Automotive LCA Guidelines - Phase 2," SAE Technical Paper 982185, 1998, https://doi.org/10.4271/982185.Also In
References
- Life Cycle Analysis: a European Automotive Experience Borgne R Le Verpy C Ruffier M VDI Conference 1996
- SAE Paper 971166 „Life Cycle Assessment of a Complete Car - The Mercedes-Benz Approach“ Kaniut C. 1997