Οικολογικός σχεδιασμός και περιβαλλοντική βελτιστοποίηση συστημάτων μικροκινητικότητας : η περίπτωση του ηλεκτρικού πατινιού (e-scooter)
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E-Scooter ; Ανάλυση κύκλου ζωής ; Οικολογικός σχεδιασμός ; Κυκλική οικονομίαAbstract
The present master thesis analyzes the life cycle of modern micromobility systems, using a specific electric scooter model (Xiaomi Mi Electric Pro 2) as the subject of the study. In recent years, e-scooters have rapidly become a common mode of transportation within the urban areas of many European cities, offering flexible, user-friendly, and fast means of travel. Although their contribution to sustainable transportation is particularly critical, their environmental footprint remains significant, especially in a context where the need for environmentally responsible solutions is considered essential.
In this study, the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology is used to evaluate the environmental impacts of an e-scooter. In the first chapter, the environmental profile of a baseline scenario is analyzed, in which the product is manufactured entirely from raw materials. Subsequently, the environmental optimization of the e-scooter is examined through alternative LCA scenarios, which explore the replacement of some of the primary materials with recycled raw materials, aiming to ultimately reduce its energy and ecological footprint. Through this approach, an attempt is made to formulate a comprehensive ecological design framework that aligns with the principles of the circular economy and sustainable development. To implement the above, a detailed breakdown and identification of all the technical components of the e-scooter is required, the evaluation of raw materials and their proportions in the overall composition of the e-scooter, as well as the use of specialized life-cycle analysis tools applied in the “Product Design, Development & Failure Analysis” lab of the Department of Industrial Management & Technology at the University of Piraeus. This approach leads to the development of a reliable database that can contribute significantly to future, more environmentally efficient micro-mobility vehicles.
Given that the international literature regarding the life cycle of e-scooters and information on their technical characteristics is limited, this thesis aims to serve as a useful foundation for the design and development of eco-friendly micromobility systems, contributing to the advancement of more sustainable and resilient urban transportation.
Postgraduate Studies Programme
Βιομηχανική Διοίκηση και ΤεχνολογίαDepartment
Σχολή Ναυτιλίας και Βιομηχανίας. Tμήμα Βιομηχανικής Διοίκησης και TεχνολογίαςNumber of pages
65Language
GreekCollections
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