Assessment and Application of Energy Saving and Emission Reduction of Automobile Parts’ Green Design

Environmental pollution and energy consumption caused by automobiles have facilitated green design technology. The key step of green design is to conduct the scientific assessment of its consequent effects. Based on the method of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the comprehensive assessment model developed in this paper aims to save energy and reduce emission. Two design schemes of dust-proof covers in the automobile steering system were evaluated by using the developed model. The results demonstrate that the scheme of the plastic dust-proof cover is better than the rubber type. This research is useful for guiding the implementation of the green design in the automobile enterprises in China.