Kindly Solve the following problem
Problem 1
Use a systems approach to calculate the life cycle cost (LCA) for an electric versus internal
combustion engine (ICE) in the following example
Environmentally conscious Susan has been told that a new electric car will
only generate 6 ounces of greenhouse gases (GHGs) per mile, but that a
standard internal combustion car is double that at 12 ounces per mile.
However, the nature of electric cars is such that the new technology and
electric batteries generate 30,000 lbs. of GHGs to manufacture and another
10,000 lbs. to recycle. A standard car generates only 14,000 lbs. of GHGs to
manufacture, and recycling with established technology is only 1,000 Ibs.
Susan is interested in taking a systems approach that considers the life-cycle
impact of her decision. How many miles must she drive the electric car for it
to be the preferable decision in terms of reducing greenhouse gases?
