RHODaS IMD Dataset

This Dataset includes all LCA results of the improved Integrated Motor Drive and its individual components (inverter, motor, gearbox, thermal management system) developed in the EU Horizon project RHODaS.The RHODaS project addresses the optimization of integrated motor drive (IMD) powertrains for heavy-duty long-distance electric vehicles using novel wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor materials (SiC and GaN). The aim is to optimize efficiency while reducing powertrain size, weight and cost. In addition, the powertrain will be designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible and in terms of minimizing the use of critical raw materials and maximizing recyclability. The results include a baseline scenario, the realized RHODaS prototype and circularity concepts:Baseline: IGTP based InverterScenario 1: T-Type GAN Sic Inverter - baseline end-of-life scenarioScenario 2: Improved circular concept: Improved remanufacturing, magnet reuse, reuse of inverter modulesScenario 3: Improved circular concept: Improved reuse and remanufacturing; Leasing system is established