The lightweighting of electric vehicle (EV) structures is a key element in helping to extend the endurance ranges necessary to accelerate their increasing adoption. A specific target for weight reduction is the compartment used to house the batteries
The requirement to both support the weight of the batteries and protect them has so far tended to make these enclosures heavy elements in their own right. Now, though, several research initiatives are looking to mitigate that situation through the use of new lighter weight material applications.
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