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Cross-collaboration among EU-funded projects

18/10/2024

The second day of the RHINOCEROS M24 meeting featured the presentation of the TranSensus LCA project, delivered by Prof. Dr. Ing. Thilo Bein. This cross-collaboration initiative aimed to open cooperation activities between the two projects, focusing on the development and application of a harmonised life-cycle assessment (LCA) approach for zero-emission road transport.

Prof. Dr. Ing. Thilo Bein presented the TranSensus LCA project, coordinated by Fraunhofer and launched in January 2023. The project aims to establish a commonly accepted and applied LCA approach for zero-emission road transport while developing a framework based on European data. This initiative involves stakeholders from industry, research, standardisation bodies and the European Commission. The project’s scope could extend internationally, with coordinators planning a wider stakeholder consultation to inform further guidelines and policy recommendations.

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Potential collaboration routes between RHINOCEROS and TranSensus on LCA topics

The exchange of questions and ideas during the presentation spurred significant interest and facilitated collaboration opportunities between the two projects. The representatives of RHINOCEROS LCA work package received invitations to participate in future trainings organised by TranSensus. These workshops are designed to equip participants with advanced knowledge and skills in life-cycle assessment methodologies. By integrating the harmonised LCA approach proposed by TranSensus in the future, RHINOCEROS has the possibility to contribute to the broader goals of this coordination and support initiative and potentially influencing policy development.

Discussions about LCA raised additional questions about life-cycle costing (LCC). Although not comprised in the scope of work of TranSensus, future guidelines will include also recommendations on how to tackle LCC in common approach. TranSensus will continue publishing reports and guidelines towards the end of this year. Among other topics, these deliverables will address: