Green Aluminium Could Make EVs Even Cleaner for Just €25 — Study - CleanTechnica

A recent study highlighted by CleanTechnica emphasizes the significant climate benefits of using green aluminium in European electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. While EVs reduce tailpipe emissions, the production phase—especially aluminium manufacturing—still accounts for about 60% of an EV’s total climate impact, with aluminium production responsible for roughly one-fifth of these emissions. Green aluminium, produced either from recycled materials or primary aluminium made using electrified heating and cleaner technologies, could drastically cut these emissions. Due to Europe’s relatively clean electricity grid, the EU is well-positioned to lead in green aluminium production, potentially saving as much CO2 annually as removing 900,000 fossil fuel cars from the road by 2040. The study finds that incorporating 60% green aluminium by 2035 and 85% by 2040 in new cars is feasible and would add only about €25 to the cost of a vehicle. The report also stresses the strategic importance of revitalizing the EU aluminium industry, which currently