The DFEL value methodology: a tool for design-for-environment in automotive industry

• Main Authors: Mat Saman, Muhamad Zameri, Blount, Gordon
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering 2008
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/8555/1/MZMSaman2008-The_DFEL_Value_Methodology_A.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/8555/; http://jurnalmekanikal.fkm.utm.my/UserFiles/file/DFELValue_Zameri2009_Jld27_23-41_.pdf

In the early 1990’s the European Union (EU) identified end-of-life vehicles as a priority waste stream and the EU Directive was introduced to protect the environment. Automotive companies are being pushed by environmental awareness and legislation to recycle, remanufacture and reuse components at...