An environmental comparison of repair versus replacement in vehicle maintenance

作者:Wursthorn Sibylle*; Feifel Seilke; Walk Wolfgang; Patyk Andreas
来源:Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment , 2010, 15(6): 356-361.
DOI:10.1016/j.trd.2010.02.011

摘要

In consequence of traffic accidents car maintenance is essential. There are two maintenance options: to either repair the damaged components or replace them. Economic and environmental considerations come into making the optimal choice. This article develops a comparative environmental assessment of the options for typical non-structural damage to passenger cars using life cycle assessment. The results show that the environmental impact is generally lower when a damaged car component is repaired than when a new one is fitted. Single process steps have a significant influence on the results, and selective improvements may have an effect on the respective impacts.

  • 出版日期2010-8