Low Impact Manufacturing Assignment B: The Circular Economy Report

This report, submitted by Salehabanu Jafarhussain Shaikh, examines the application of the circular economy concept to the manufacture of electric motorcycles. It analyzes the current linear economic model and proposes a shift towards a circular system that minimizes waste and maximizes the reuse and recycling of materials. The report details the various components of an electric motorcycle—structural, electrical, and miscellaneous—and suggests strategies for incorporating circular economy principles at each stage. These strategies include redesigning motorcycles for disassembly, reusing components, remanufacturing parts, component refurbishment, and recycling materials. The report also outlines a vision for a future industrial system that prioritizes sustainability and discusses short-term and long-term standards and policies needed to facilitate the transition. Furthermore, the report considers the life cycle stages of electric motorcycles, including sources, manufacturing processes, environmental impacts, and sustainability measures, ultimately advocating for a more environmentally responsible approach to electric motorcycle production.

Name: Salehabanu Jafarhussain Shaikh
Student No: P17512046
Course Code: ENGT5220
Module Name: Low Impact Manufacturing
Assignment-B: The Circular Economy
Date: 15/05/2019

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The circular economy concept is an economic system aimed at reducing wastes released during
the manufacture of electric motorcycles and making good use of the miscellaneous structural,
and electrical components used in electric motorcycle manufacturing. This paper evaluates the
application and description of the circular economy concept, description of the future system and
life cycle phases, description of short-term and short-term standards and policies that should be
implemented to make the material flow circular. The components used in the manufacture of
electric motorcycle can be categorized into electrical, structural, and miscellaneous. The
proposed concept of circular economy that can be incorporated in the manufacture of the electric
motorcycle include redesigning motorcycle, component recycling, components remanufacturing,
refurbishment, and reuse of parts.

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Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................3
Structural Components............................................................................................................................4
Electrical Components.............................................................................................................................4
Miscellaneous Components....................................................................................................................5
CIRCULAR ECONOMY CONCEPT...................................................................................................................6
Electric Motorcycle Design......................................................................................................................6
Reuse of Components.............................................................................................................................7
Components Remanufacturing................................................................................................................8
Component Refurbishment.....................................................................................................................8
Components Recycling............................................................................................................................9
FUTURE INDUSTRIAL SYSTEM......................................................................................................................9
Electric Motorcycle Design......................................................................................................................9
Functionality Economy..........................................................................................................................10
Reuse, Recycling, and Remanufacturing Policies...................................................................................10
LIFE CYCLE STAGES....................................................................................................................................11
Sources and Composition......................................................................................................................10
Manufacturing process..........................................................................................................................11
Environmental Impacts..........................................................................................................................12
Electric Motorcycle Sustainability..........................................................................................................12
LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM STANDARDS, POLICIES, AND STEPS........................................................13
CONCLUSION.............................................................................................................................................16
BIBLIOGRAPHY...........................................................................................................................................17
APPENDICES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..19

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INTRODUCTION:
This research investigates the application of the concept of Circular Economy in the manufacture
of electric motorcycles to replace the current linear energy and material flows with no reuse and
recycling. The major components used in the manufacture of electric motorcycles include
electrical components, namely wheels, suspension, chassis, and seat assembly miscellaneous
components such as upholstery, tyres, bodywork, and transmission, and also structural
components, namely batteries, motors, circuit boards, switches, and wires. These components are
either delivered to the company by other manufacturers and then assembled when manufacturing
electric motorcycle or manufactured internally by the company (Lothar, 2013).
As a sustainability manager, there is a need to investigate the implementation of Circular
Economy concept which entails environmentally sustainability strategy involving the
development of economic models such that there is no production of serious effects to the
environment. This research seeks to evaluate the application and description of the circular
economy concept, description of the future system and life cycle phases, description of short-
term and short-term standards and policies that should be implemented to make the material flow
circular (Lothar, 2013).
Structural Components:
The structural parts used during the manufacture of electric motorcycles include wheels, seat
assembly, suspension, and chassis. There are two different categories of suspension system used
in motorcycles, the rear suspension and front suspension and the system entails the collection of
springs and shock absorbers. The suspension system is used in insulation of both the operator
and the motorcycle and provides control of the rider. The chassis is essentially the framework or

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internal structural part that supports the transmission system, wheels, and steering system. Both
the front and rear wheels are joined indirectly to the chassis frame through a suspension system
directly joined with the wheels (Nunn, 2011).
Figure 1: Parts of Electric Motorcycle (Knight, 2018)
The resources used in the manufacture of the metallic components can be made circular
collecting the structural components then shredding them by breaking and crushing the metallic
parts into tiny pieces for purification and melting. During this remanufacturing process, the
purification process is done to ensure that the ultimate component is of high quality and free
from contamination. The molten metals can then be solidified into any shape required when
making new structural component (Nunn, 2011).
Electrical Components:
Majority of electrical components used in the electric motorcycle manufacturing are
manufactured by other companies and then supplied to be assembled. These components include
electric batteries, motors, circuit boards, and switches. Motors are used in driving the wheels of
the electric motorcycles and the rear wheel is coupled to the motor. The circuit boards are

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electrical connections that are used in the connection of electrical parts to permit the transmission
of electrical signals and current. The circuit boards are intended by other companies and then
delivered to the company for assembly purposes. The batteries used in powering the electric
motorcycles are the lead-acid batteries which are supplied from another company (Daemi &
Ebrahimi, 2012).
The flow of resources used in manufacturing electrical components can be made circular by first
collecting the dumped motorcycle or damaged components, and the disassembling the electrical
component safely by starting with the delicate components such as lead acid batteries to avoid
spillage of the acid. The electrical components can then be reused in other motorcycle if they are
still in working condition or returned to the company that supplied them for their recycling. The
energy flow of batteries can be made circular through recycling of the lead acid batteries after
they have been disassembled from the old motorcycles by first grinding the batteries,
neutralizing the acids, and then polymer separation from the lead. The materials recovered can be
reused in making new batteries (Daemi & Ebrahimi, 2012).
Miscellaneous Components:
The upholstery and transmission systems are delivered to the company by manufacturers as well
as tyres. The upholstery is used in covering the tires and seats for the purposes of beautification
and also last longer. It implies that the recycling of these parts is completely up to their
manufacturing companies but their reuse can be done by the company by removing them from
old or damaged motorcycles are then reusing them as spare parts or in the manufacture of
second-hand motorcycles (Ma’arof, et al., 2015).

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CIRCULAR ECONOMY CONCEPT:
The circular economy concept is an economic system aimed at reducing wastes released during
the manufacture of electric motorcycles and making good use of the miscellaneous structural,
and electrical components used in electric motorcycle manufacturing. This concept is an
alternative to the conventional linear economy that is currently being used in the manufacture of
the electric motorcycle which involves, manufacture, reuse, and disposal (Deborah, 2015). This
concept will involve minimization of energy leakage, emission, waste, and resource input by
narrowing, closing, and slowing energy and material loop. It could be achieved via enduring
design, servicing, fix, replant, refurbish, restoration, and recycling (Ostojic, 2016).
The circular economy is more sustainable compared to the current linear economic system.
Companies are currently moving away from the current linear in which raw materials are
synthesized, components used in the manufacture of electric motorcycle, used by consumers,
discarded eventually by the consumers (Sariatli, 2017).
Electric Motorcycle Design:
The first step of that should be considered to ensure that the current system of linear economy is
replaced by the circular economy concept is redesigning new motorcycles. Wastes will be
reduced significantly when structural, miscellaneous, and electrical components are designed by
intention to fit within a refurbishment, designed for disassembly, and material cycle. The
components of the motorcycle, such as chassis, suspension, bodywork, and seat assembly, should
be designed to be used again with the highest retention and minimal energy. The metallic
structural components should be manufactured by the use of steel since this material is cheaper
and readily available with a longer lifespan (Daemi & Ebrahimi, 2012).

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Figure 2: Linear and Circular Economic Concept (Vence & Pereira, 2018)
The weight of these structural and some electrical components should be significantly reduced to
make them lighter to guarantee that the entire weight of motorcycle by replacing some of the
components hence low consumption of energy during operation. Currently, plastic components
are being introduced in some of the motor vehicle parts to make it lighter and since plastic can
also be recycled through thermal recovery. The design of the motorcycle should also incorporate
easy disassembly of parts so as to promote reuse and recycling of old motorcycles (Sagahyroon,
et al., 2012).
Reuse of Components:
The use of components or parts again for the same purpose in its initial form or with little change
or enhancement can also be implemented to make the energy and materials flow circular. The
implementation of this strategy can be done to target some structural and miscellaneous
components. The structural component from old and damaged electric motorcycle disposed of
and the disassembly of valuable components that are still intact such as wheels, chassis,
suspension systems, and working electrical components, and then reusing them in the company
after little enhancement. These reusable components can also be modified and sold are spare

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parts sold to be used in replacing broken or damaged parts by the dealers. The completely
damaged parts can be retrieved from the dealers or setting up a collection point for operators to
dump old components (Basha, 2011).
Components Remanufacturing:
Remanufacturing is a technique of recovery or disassembly at the component subassembly level.
Reusable or functioning components are removed out of the old or disposed motorcycles and
then rebuilt into a new one. This process entails potential changes or enhancements and quality
assurance to the components. In case the structural components such as bodywork, metal parts of
the metal assembly, chassis, and seat assembly are seriously damaged beyond repair, they can be
taken back to the company from the collection point by first shredding, crushing into tiny pieces
then melting and purification. The melting process can be done using a large furnace and the
resulting molted used in designing new chassis or other metal components of the scooter (Wang
& Chen, 2013).
Component Refurbishment:
Refurbishment is the process of returning a component or parts of components to perfect
operating condition by repairing or replacing major parts which are near to failure or faulty and
getting small tweaks to update the product appearance through refinishing, painting, and
changing the fabric. The batteries, circuit boards, switches, suspension, and motors can be
repaired and then used in new motorcycles or as spare parts. The chassis and bodywork should
be painted to refurbish them before being sold as spare parts or used in the manufacture of new
motorcycles. The fabrics of the seat assembly can be replaced with new ones to make new seats
for new motorcycles and also wheels can be replaced with new tyres and used again (Wang &
Chan, 2013).

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Components Recycling:
Recycling involves recovering the materials for other purposes or original purposes while
excluding the recovery of energy. Recycling of components can be done of those parts that are
still functional and in running condition. The components disposed or collected from damaged
motorcycles should first be disassembled and valuable parts removed, and parts to be used for
recycling. The electric batteries may be recycled over a national disposal union and also brake
fluid, transmission oil, and engine oil. Recycling of tyres can be done by first shredding and then
applied in road construction on roads linking the company (Domingo & Aguado, 2015).
FUTURE INDUSTRIAL SYSTEM:
This electric manufacturing company is presently considering the incorporation of the Circular
Economy by making the energy and material flows as circular as possible. This concept is
sustainable to the environment and involves the development of economic models with no
advanced environmental impact is realized. The future of this industrial system is expected to
implement the concept of the circular economy by embracing reuse of components, component
refurbishment, component remanufacturing, and material recycling (Sørensen, 2018).
Electric Motorcycle Design:
The future design electric motorcycle is expected to be different from the current design being
manufactured. The new motorcycle design will implement sustainability aspects such as
reducing the overall weight of the entire motorcycle so as to minimize energy consumption
during its operation. The company should consider replacing some of the steel component used
in making structural components with polypropylene which has lower weight and can also be

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recycled. By replacing polypropylene with half of the metallic structural components, then the
entire weight of the motorcycle will significantly be reduced (Lundgren, et al., 2018).
Functionality Economy:
The functionality economy principle will also be implemented in the future industrial system and
this principle focuses on the removal of the product on sale or in operation through the
establishment of a rental property system. This aspect majorly focuses on returning seriously
damaged products by the motorcycles operators back to the company for the purposes of
remanufacturing, recycling, component refurbishment, and energy recovery. This principle will
promote circular system since there will be no energy leakage, waste emission, and no wastage
of resources (Velte, et al., 2018).
Reuse, Recycling, and Remanufacturing Policies:
The future industrial system is expected to incorporate reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing of
the damaged motorcycles from accidents, replaced components, and old parts of the motorcycles.
These processes will ensure that the circular economy concept is fully implemented to
incorporate services, equipment, infrastructure, and components (Xuan, et al., 2013). These
policies will also help in dematerializing, intensifying, slowing, narrowing, and closing loops to
reduce inputs into the emission and waste leakage out of the company system. This comprises a
more rigorous use stage (intensifying), use stage extension (slowing), efficiency improvements
(narrowing), and recycling measures (closing) (Quan & Wang, 2012).
LIFE CYCLE STAGES:
Sources and Composition:
The composition of the parts and components used during the manufacturing of electric
motorcycle include transmission system, tyres, seat assembly, bodywork, suspension, upholstery,

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wheels, electric motors, chassis, switches, batteries, circuit boards, and electrical wires. The
major raw materials used during the manufacturing process of the electric motorcycle include
rubber, plastic, and metal. The tires are made from rubber, frame made from plastic, and other
parts are metal. The structural components are manufactured from metallic materials such as
steel, and the majority of electric components are supplied to the company. The seat is rendered
from polyurethane which is a synthetic substance. The transmission system is made up of a
sprocket, metal chains, pulleys, gears, and clutch consisting of metal plates and steel ball
flyweights (Ma’arof, et al., 2015).
Manufacturing process:
The processes followed when manufacturing electric motorcycle includes the manufacture of
components and parts of the motorcycle, importation of electrical components, production of
chassis, components assembly, fabrication of the entire vehicle, and final finishes through
painting. The process of manufacturing starts with welding using computer-controlled
fabrication of the frame from materials of high strength. The parts are formed out of hollow
metal sheet. The numerous sections are welded together. The process entails robotic equipment,
automatic, and manual equipment. Minute plastic resin pellets are injected after being melted
into moulds under high pressure to make numerous plastic body trim components. Painting of
the metal and plastic parts are a dome in booths in the paint department through powder-coating
(MARQUES, et al., 2017).
At the end of the production line, the inspectors of quality control perform a routine check of the
painted finish of motorcycle and fit of components. The inspectors of quality control also inspect
defects using gloved hands. Every finished motorcycle is tested using dynamometer. The
inspectors accelerate the speed of every motorcycle from 0mph to 60mph and during

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acceleration, dyno tests for exhaust emissions, horn function, taillight function and alignment,
headlight, wheel alignment, shifting, braking and acceleration (CHEN, et al., 2013).
Uses:
The major use of the electric motorcycle is to assist users to move easily from one place to
another by providing a comfortable, fast, and effective means of transport. This motorcycle can
also allow the operator to carry another passenger at the back or goods (CHEN, et al., 2013).
Environmental Impacts:
The environmental effects of the electric motorcycle are serious during the usage phase and
manufacturing phase. During the manufacturing process, there are a large number of gasses that
are released into the atmosphere when melting the metallic materials into molten using furnaces.
The gases deplete the ozone layer and may result in acid rain. During the operation of the
motorcycles, there are gasses that are excreted as fuel is consumed (Domingo et al, 2015).
Electric Motorcycle Sustainability:
Motorcycle sustainability of the vehicle has been guaranteed through sustainability strategies like
reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing of the components or parts of the vehicle. This will be
attained after implementing the concept of the circular economy into the industrial system.
Lifecycle assessment of the electric motorcycle seeks to offer an understanding of the
environmental weight of the motorcycle and recycling components. The electric motorcycle is
evaluated in all its life phases. The use phase entails the maintenance and operation of the
motorcycle by the operators of the motorcycle (Farzaneh & Farjah, 2018).
The maintenance of the electric motorcycle majorly involves replacement of worn tyres, oiling of
moving parts, replacement of damaged components, welding of damaged metal components, and
replacement of brake parts. The operation of electric motorcycle involves emission of some

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gases during the charging and discharging of lead-acid batteries. The operation also involves
oiling of moving parts to reduce friction which may also pollute environment encase of spillage.
The life phase entails the manufacturing process of the electric motorcycle and during this
process there are normally emission of gases that may cause environmental pollution. The
manufacturing phase will be more sustainable if all the dumped or damaged components are
collected for remanufacturing process (Sagahyroon et al, 2012).
LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM STANDARDS,
POLICIES, AND STEPS:
The implementation of the concept of circular economy into the electric manufacturing company
involves numerous stakeholders at different stages and requires collaboration all along to this
concept to effectively function. The major stakeholders include the suppliers of electrical
components and other resources, company employees, motorcycle dealers, customers, spare parts
dealers, and operators (Chen, 2016).
Recognizing and understanding the concept of circular economy: The first step towards
implementing the idea of the circular economy is to understand the concept by both the
leadership and the corporation’s employees. The significance of the concept is the responsibility
of every individual should also be elaborated. The management should define the meaning of the
concept of circular economy for the company and the importance of the concept to the company
both operationally and strategically. This would ground the concept and make it easier for the
management to communicate with the employees (Schroeder, et al., 2018).
Engaging stakeholders concerning their responsibilities: The stakeholders are then engaged and
their responsibilities discussed by the top management. The policies of reuse, recycling, and

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remanufacturing will call for corporation and participation of the stakeholders since they will be
involved in the collection, recycling, supplying and reusing some of the components an parts of
the motorcycle. The most successful companies do not attempt to acquire and implement all their
policies internally. Instead, they try to collaborate with numerous external partners, from
research institutions to suppliers. This collaboration will also promote the policy of sustainability
of the company since there will be a need for coordination with companies dealing in electrical
component manufacturing (Chen, 2016).
Setting standards, goals and commitment towards sustainability: This step majorly involves the
participation of top management and employees of the company who will be involved in the
manufacture of electric motorcycles. There is a need for establishing the sustainability
commitments and goals which may be driven by cost reduction, innovation, and improved
financial performance (Luisser & Rosen, 2010). The company should implement standards to
mitigate and adapt the changes in climate. These standards will ensure that huge percentage of
electric motorcycle manufactured and sold are recycled or reused back into the company after
serving their purposes. The setting of standards will also involve recruitment of new staff
members that will be involved in collection of disposed components from specific collection
points. The consumers should also be made aware of the disposal points for easier collection of
the disposed products (Luisser & Rosen, 2010).
Incorporating reusing and recycling processes in the company: The Company should then
implement recycling and reusing processes within their system by setting up department and
personnel who will be in charge of the processes and also capital to finance the entire processes.
The standards put in place may be related to the number of components that the company wishes

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to recycle or reuse within the first year of implementing the circular economy concept (Mostafa
& Dumrak, 2015).
Meeting expectations, communicating actions, and tracking progress: It is very significant for
the manufacturing company to determine the performance of the processes and systems
implemented to promote sustainability of the company through ensuring that expectations are
met, having regular meetings to discuss challenges faced and tracking the life cycle of all
components. Metrics and indicators are also significant for reporting and communicating about
the activities of the company (Subic, et al., 2013).
The long-term steps and policies that the company should implement to integrate the circular
economy concept into their and to ensure sustainability include:
Integrated public policy: This policy will ensure that the public understands the position of the
company regarding sustainability. The policy should also explain the role of the public in regards
to ensuring sustainability. Once these policies have been implemented in the company, then it
will become the norms of the company to ensure that all necessary steps and directive have been
followed towards sustainability. The company should also implement this policy to state their
position in terms of ensuring sustainability (Kluczek, 2017).
Establishing conditions supporting sustainability: These conditions will run from setting up
departments that will be involved in sustainability goals, setting up capital to finance the
processes, and employing qualified personnel to implement the goals. There may also be need of
training some person who will be directly involved in ensuring that all the policies put in place to
ensure sustainability are followed to the later (Kluczek, 2017).

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Embedding sustainability in corporate culture: The Company should include sustainability as
one of its major cultures and show commitment to the principles of sustainability in all its
processes. This is a long-term step that will be implemented after the successes of the circular
economy is realized and all the steps towards sustainability have been fully implemented
(Kluczek, 2017).
CONCLUSION:
As a sustainability manager, this research explores the extent to which the concept of Circular
Economy which entails environmentally sustainability strategy involving the development of
economic models such that there is no production of serious effects to the environment can be
implemented in the motorcycle manufacturing company. The concept of the circular economy is
an economic system aimed at reducing wastes released during the manufacture of electric
motorcycles. Some of the proposals of the circular economy concept that can be incorporated the
manufacture of the electric motorcycle include redesigning motorcycle, component recycling,
components remanufacturing, refurbishment, and reuse of parts (Xuan et al, 2013).

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Appendix 1: Circular Economy Concept (Sørensen, 2018)

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Appendix 2: Bill of materials for Electric Motorcycle (Xuan, et al., 2013)