Addressing emissions associated with automotive steel manufacturing is essential for reducing emissions from both the steel and vehicle industries. This report “Technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from automotive steel in the United States and the European Union” by International Council on Clean Transportation examines the technologies and actions available to reduce the emissions associated with automotive steel manufacturing. The report discusses current steel production pathways and their associated GHG emissions.
Next, it describes pathways for producing fossil fuel-free steel—interchangeably called “green” steel herein. Other modes for reducing steel-only GHG emissions in the automotive sector are also explored, including increasing the share of secondary steel produced from recycled or scrap steel material and lightweighting. The report then compares the GHG emissions reduction potential of these modes with the status quo for two vehicle types, an internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV) and a battery electric vehicle (BEV), in the United States and the European Union. The report concludes with an overview of other aspects necessary for the transition to green steel, such as the cost and production timeline, regulatory developments, and opportunities for automakers.
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