Does blockchain technology contribute to circularity in the electric vehicle battery supply chain?

Empirical case study on circularity in the electric vehicle battery supply chain. Addressing data sharing needs for the circular economy of electric vehicle batteries. Secure data sharing along the value chain facilitates second-life applications. Examination of blockchain technology's value contribution to circularity.

Can a blockchain-based battery tracking platform improve supply chain transparency?

Rufino Júnior et al. (2022) conclude that a blockchain-based platform for battery tracking will allow for greater transparency across the entire supply chain: production, reuse, recycling, and disposal. Employing blockchain technology along the value chain may also address the lack of collaboration.

Can blockchain technology facilitate circularity in the EVB supply chain?

This analysis aims to uncover the data sharing requirements deemed necessary by different stakeholders in order to facilitate circularity within the EVB supply chain while determining whether blockchain technology provides the capabilities to remove existing barriers that currently prevent a higher level of circularity in this industry.

Is blockchain technology suitable for a digital battery passport?

The study results show that blockchain technology is suitable for the digital battery passport in an immutable, secure, and transparent manner, making it accessible to all stakeholders. Further research is needed concerning the necessary designs of data categories and finding solutions to handle increasing data volumes.

Does blockchain technology contribute to circularity?

Examination of blockchain technology's value contribution to circularity. Electric vehicles are perceived as a key technology to make mobility more sustainable, leading to a sharp rise in electric battery production and use.

What are the uses of blockchain in EVB value chain?

The interviewees suggested there are two main uses for blockchains and their value proposition in the EVB value chain: traceability and providing a distributed marketplace. For traceability, interviewee A emphasized that there might be no second-life applications of EVBs without a traceability solution like blockchain technology.