Lynk & Co's Life Cycle Assessment of the Plug-In Hybrid Car 01

Introduction

Lynk & Co, the mobility disruptor, has partnered with the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute to conduct its inaugural Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for their flagship plug-in hybrid car, the 01. This significant stride reaffirms the brand's commitment to transparency and responsibility on its sustainability journey.

Overview of the Life Cycle Assessment

The Life Cycle Assessment delves into the entire life cycle of the 01, examining the carbon footprint of the vehicle from production and logistics to the use phase and end-of-life management.

Impact of Charging Habits

One of the crucial factors influencing the 01's environmental footprint is charging habits. The study reveals that if the car is not charged or is charged using electricity from coal power, the use phase alone contributes to approximately 70% of the car's total environmental impact.

Benefits of Using the European Grid Mix

However, by charging the vehicle using the European grid mix, the use-phase impact can be significantly reduced. In fact, it is estimated that the 01's entire life cycle emissions amount to approximately 35 tons of CO2e when charged with electricity from the European grid mix. This is in stark contrast to the 59 tons of CO2e emissions produced by cars that run on petrol and electricity derived from coal power.

Sustainable Materials and Practices

Materials used in cars are becoming more sustainable, and Lynk & Co recognizes this trend. The company sees the increased utilization of sustainable and recycled materials, such as:

• Aluminum
• Steel
• Plastic

These materials play a crucial role in reducing the carbon footprint of the 01.

Promoting Car Sharing

Another approach that Lynk & Co promotes to lessen environmental impact is car sharing. As consumers become increasingly open to owning fewer cars and embracing car-sharing models, the company discovered that sharing cars for half the time and charging them with wind power can possibly reduce emissions by more than 70% compared to driving gasoline-powered automobiles and not participating in car-sharing programs.

Conclusion

Alain Visser, CEO of Lynk & Co, stated: "At Lynk & Co, we’re committed to transparency and responsibility in our sustainability journey. The insights gained by our Life Cycle Assessment will empower us to make the right choices to contribute to a more sustainable future in the automotive industry."