Feasibility study of integrating remanufactured gearboxes in production line of new trucks (iReGear)
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| Coordinator | Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan - Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan Inst f industriell produktion |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 499 305 |
| Project duration | September 2023 - May 2024 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Circularity - FFI |
| Call | Circularity - FFI - spring 2023 |
Purpose and goal
The transition towards a circular economy (CE) has become inevitable to mitigate challenges of resource scarcity and resource price volatility, as well as minimize the climate and environmental impact. To become circular the remanufacturing intensity in all sectors needs to be increased by integrating remanufactured parts in the production of new products. In this respect, the project aims to unfold new knowledge through a feasibility study of integrating remanufactured gearboxes in the production line of new trucks from technology, legal and customer perspectives.
Expected results and effects
The project is expected to generate new knowledge about the challenges and opportunities of integrating remanufactured gearboxes in the production line of new trucks from technology, legal and customer perspectives. This integration of gearboxes has the potential (in the EU context) of net material saving of 15300 tonnes/year, net emission reduction of 58305 tonnes CO2-eq/year and net energy saving of 14760 MWh/year.
Planned approach and implementation
The project is organised in five work packages including project management, analysis of industrial best practices, running a test integration of a remanufactured gearbox in the production line of new trucks and impact analysis. The key members of the project represent the internal and external value chain actors essential for the success of this project. KTH will provide research and project management support. SCANIA as well as STS will run the integration test from the perspective of the manufacturer and remanufacturer respectively.