Circularity potential of electric motors in e-mobility: methods, technologies, challenges

• DOI: 10.1007/s13243-024-00143-6
• Publication Date: 2024-12-10T08:51:53Z
• Authors: Antonio Di Gerlando; Massimiliano Gobbi; Maria Chiara Magn...; Gianpiero Mastinu; Roberto Palazzetti; Aqeab Sattar; Tullio Tolio
• Keywords: 0209 industrial biotechnology; 02 engineering and technology

Abstract The imperative shift toward sustainable development mandates a revolutionary transformation in the transportation sector. While transition from internal combustion engines to electric motors represents pivotal step, its ecological impact may fall short of expectations. This undertaking is motivated by recognition that truly impactful necessitates intricate strategies, addressing resource consumption during manufacturing and minimizing post-use waste. literature review dedicated enhancing framework circular strategies within realm motors, with specific focus on remanufacturing. objective cultivate conscientious approach product development, primarily centered four key pillars circularity: reuse, remanufacture, upgrade, recycle. primary goal furnish comprehensive overview myriad possibilities associated reusing products, either parts or as whole. Upon introducing approach, this underscores enabling technologies essential for successful transition. These include inspection, disassembly, rewinding, demagnetization. ensuing discussion delves into technological challenges faced presents cutting-edge solutions poised redefine landscape. concluding section extends perspective future, innovative studies still their developmental stages. tailored decision-makers, policymakers, researchers, providing them valuable facilitating discussions propel our society responsible future motor technology.