LCM for Transport and Mobility
Stephan Krinke and Mara Neef
Abstract LCM studies of industry and academia show the increasing importance
of implementing life cycle thinking in the transport and mobility sector. Tools
facilitating the use of LCA in product development processes increase the relevance
of this topic in companies. OEMs use LCM as decision support for decarbonisation
strategies and operationalization of greenhouse gas reduction targets. Next to
environmental impacts, financial and social aspects are considered for a holistic
assessment of vehicles. Regional impacts of alternative fuels and power trains need
to be considered to support the development of sustainable mobility strategies in
nation states. Regional specifics are also included in new data sets for modelling flat
steel production along the value chain. Introducing voluntary credit transfer options
in automotive legislation is proposed to incentivize low-carbon innovations
throughout the whole life cycle of vehicles.
1 Implementing Life Cycle Management in Transport
and Mobility Industry
In the Open Hybrid Lab Factory (OHLF) in Wolfsburg LCM is implemented
throughout the design and manufacturing process of eco-efficient lightweight
components. For this reason, an approach to interpret and apply LCA results in an
effective way during different development and production steps is necessary.
However, most of the involved design and production experts have no background
in LCA. In order to facilitate the use Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) by non-LCE
experts, a tool that allows for intuitive handling of inventory data and fast
S. Krinke (&)
Volkswagen AG, Environmental Affairs, Letter Box 1896,
38436 Wolfsburg, Germany
e-mail: stephan.krinke@volkswagen.de
M. Neef
Volkswagen AG, Environmental Affairs Product, Letter Box 1774,
38436 Wolfsburg, Germany
© The Author(s) 2018
E. Benetto et al. (eds.), Designing Sustainable Technologies,
Products and Policies, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66981-6_20
177
Stephan Krinke and Mara Neef
Abstract LCM studies of industry and academia show the increasing importance
of implementing life cycle thinking in the transport and mobility sector. Tools
facilitating the use of LCA in product development processes increase the relevance
of this topic in companies. OEMs use LCM as decision support for decarbonisation
strategies and operationalization of greenhouse gas reduction targets. Next to
environmental impacts, financial and social aspects are considered for a holistic
assessment of vehicles. Regional impacts of alternative fuels and power trains need
to be considered to support the development of sustainable mobility strategies in
nation states. Regional specifics are also included in new data sets for modelling flat
steel production along the value chain. Introducing voluntary credit transfer options
in automotive legislation is proposed to incentivize low-carbon innovations
throughout the whole life cycle of vehicles.
1 Implementing Life Cycle Management in Transport
and Mobility Industry
In the Open Hybrid Lab Factory (OHLF) in Wolfsburg LCM is implemented
throughout the design and manufacturing process of eco-efficient lightweight
components. For this reason, an approach to interpret and apply LCA results in an
effective way during different development and production steps is necessary.
However, most of the involved design and production experts have no background
in LCA. In order to facilitate the use Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) by non-LCE
experts, a tool that allows for intuitive handling of inventory data and fast
S. Krinke (&)
Volkswagen AG, Environmental Affairs, Letter Box 1896,
38436 Wolfsburg, Germany
e-mail: stephan.krinke@volkswagen.de
M. Neef
Volkswagen AG, Environmental Affairs Product, Letter Box 1774,
38436 Wolfsburg, Germany
© The Author(s) 2018
E. Benetto et al. (eds.), Designing Sustainable Technologies,
Products and Policies, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66981-6_20
177