Jari Sopanen, Transportation Segment Owner at Exel Composites, explains how composite EV battery enclosures could support the overall lightweighting mission.
Battery enclosures for EVs are designed primarily to hold and protect the battery cells. They come in different shapes and sizes, and much like other vehicle parts, are an arena for several materials fighting for prominence.
Aluminium and steel are traditional material choices for battery enclosures. Yet, composites could provide an improved alternative, which will significantly improve the performance of EVs.
Read the full article in the February issue of DPA