The Benefits of Composite EV Battery Enclosures
Jari Sopanen, Transportation Segment Owner | Exel Composites
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says the for every 100 pounds of weight taken out of a vehicle, the fuel economy is increased by one to two per cent. This holds opportunity for the electric vehicle (EV) sector, which is fighting to boost energy efficiency and quash ‘range anxiety’. Jari Sopanen, Transportation Segment Owner at global composites producer Exel Composites, explains how composite EV battery enclosures could support the overall light weighting mission, and provide additional structural benefits compared with the traditional metal offerings.
Battery enclosures for EVs, also called frames, boxes or housings, have a primary purpose of holding and protecting 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.
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