Electric vehicle battery remanufacturing: circular economy leadership and workforce development

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dc.contributor.authorChigbu, Bianca Ifeoma
dc.contributor.authorNekwevha, Fhulu H.
dc.contributor.authorUmejesi, Ikechukwu
dc.date.accessioned2026-08-27T10:31:43Z
dc.date.available2026-08-27T10:31:43Z
dc.date.issued2024-09-18
dc.descriptionResearch paper
dc.description.abstractGiven the increasing momentum globally towards sustainable transportation, the remanufacturing of used electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries (EV LIBs) emerges as a critical opportunity to promote the principles of the circular economy. Existing research highlights the significance of remanufacturing in resource conservation and waste reduction. Nevertheless, detailed insights into South Africa’s (SA’s) specific capabilities and strategic approaches in the context of used EV LIBs remain sparse. By utilizing in-depth interviews with fifteen key industry stakeholders and drawing on institutional theory, this qualitative study evaluates SA’s infrastructure, technical expertise, and regulatory frameworks in the EV LIB remanufacturing sector to address this gap. The findings reveal proactive strategies, including technical expertise, sustainable infrastructure, and robust regulatory frameworks aligned with global standards. This study proposes strategic initiatives like the Interdisciplinary Innovation Hub and Mobile Remanufacturing Labs, which are analytically derived from stakeholder insights and aim to predict potential pathways for workforce development, especially in rural areas. Innovative training programs, including the Virtual Reality Consortium, Circular Economy Institutes, and the Real-world Challenges Program, will ensure a skilled workforce committed to sustainability and circular economy principles. The conclusions highlight SA’s potential to become a leader in EV LIB remanufacturing by integrating circular economy principles, enhancing technical expertise, and fostering international collaboration.
dc.identifier.citationChigbu, B.I.; Nekhwevha, F.H.; Umejesi, I. Electric Vehicle Battery Remanufacturing: Circular Economy Leadership and Workforce Development. World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15, 441. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/wevj15100441
dc.identifier.issn2032-6653
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11837/5046
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.relation.ispartofseriesWorld Electric Vehicle Journal (WEVJ)
dc.subjectremanufacturing
dc.subjectelectric vehicle lithium-ion batteries
dc.subjectcircular economy
dc.subjectworkforce development
dc.subjectsustainable innovation
dc.titleElectric vehicle battery remanufacturing: circular economy leadership and workforce development
dc.typeArticle

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