Low-Impact Manufacturing Report 2022

Module Name: Low-Impact Manufacturing
Module Code: ENGT5220
Assignment Title: The Circular Economy
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Executive summary:
Electric fuelled bikes may not be set up for prime time in the bike business, however it
appears to be evident that they are ready to wind up aggressive with portions of the market
sooner rather than later. In this assignment a complete description of the circular economy
has been done as well as the concept of the circular economy has been portrayed in a
systematic manner. E-motorcycle is in the top position in the market as per the consumer
demand and for that it is a big part of the circular economy. This assignment completely
reflect the interrelation of the various parts of the e- motorcycle and its application to the
circular economy. Also stage of the product lifecycle has been elaborated with authentic
information and also the future development process has been discussed.
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction.....................................................................................................................4
1.1 Report Background..........................................................................................................4
1.2 Circular Economy Concept..............................................................................................4
1.3 Key Goals.........................................................................................................................4
2.0 Description of the Different Parts and their Application in Circular Economy...................5
2.1 Structural Parts.................................................................................................................5
2.2 Electrical Parts.................................................................................................................8
2.3 Miscellaneous Parts........................................................................................................10
3.0 Stages of Product Life Cycle in a Future Sustainable Industrial System...........................11
3.1 Raw Materials Stage......................................................................................................11
3.1.1 Increasing the Recycling of Motorcycle Parts........................................................11
3.1.2 Preventing Depletion of Natural Resources............................................................12
3.1.3 Saving Energy Resources on Processing................................................................12
3.2 Production Stage............................................................................................................12
3.2.1 Preventing Green House Gas Emissions.................................................................12
3.2.2 Preventing Air Pollution and Its Impact on the Ecosystem....................................12
3.3 Use Stage........................................................................................................................13
3.3.1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions.....................................................................................13
3.3.2 Battery Recharge Stations.......................................................................................13
3.4. Vehicle End of Life Stage.............................................................................................13
3.4.1 Health Impact..........................................................................................................13
4.0 Future Short-Term and Long-Term Steps for Achieving Sustainability...........................14
4.1 Short and Long Terms Steps of the Company Regarding Various Components...........14
4.2 Policies, Standards and Regulations..............................................................................15
Conclusion................................................................................................................................15
Reference List..........................................................................................................................16
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Appendix 1: Circular Economy Concept.................................................................................18
Appendix 2: Electric Motorcycle Chassis................................................................................18
Appendix 3: Stages of Product Life Cycle...............................................................................19
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