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Electric Vehicle Lightweighting Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Project Contact: Chris +86 193-5550-1188 Chris@xdthermal.com Electric Vehicle Lightweighting Why Achieve Automotive Lightweighting Automotive lightweighting is not merely about reducing the weight of a car; rather, it constitutes a comprehensive systems engineering approach. It involves, under the premise of ensuring the strength and safety performance of the vehicle, minimizing the curb weight as much as possible. This, in turn, enhances the vehicle’s range, energy efficiency, performance, and safety, while simultaneously reducing air pollution and contributing to the achievement of “carbon neutrality.” Range Capability: Although electric vehicles lack an engine and gearbox, the current weight of the battery pack exceeds that of the engine and gearbox. The range of an electric vehicle is directly influenced by the weight of the vehicle. Through lightweighting design, automakers can optimize the layout of power battery modules, thereby reducing the overall vehicle weight, extending the battery range, and further enhancing the competitiveness of electric vehicles. Energy Efficiency: A lighter vehicle weight translates to reduced energy consumption. Lightweighting electric vehicles helps improve energy utilization efficiency, lower operating costs, and further decrease dependence on finite resources. Performance and Safety: Electric vehicle lightweighting not only enhances the acceleration performance but also contributes to improved braking efficiency and handling stability. Additionally, a lightweight structure aids in reducing collision energy absorption, lowering the risk of injury to both the vehicle and passengers. Reducing Air Pollution: Carbon emissions from cars are typically influenced by factors such as the overall vehicle weight, fuel economy, and regional policies. Therefore, lightweighting electric vehicles is a crucial means of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. As automotive lightweighting, electrification, and intelligent technologies advance in the future, the overall carbon emissions throughout the lifecycle of a car will decrease. How to Achieve Lightweighting in Electric Vehicles 1. Lightweight Application of Materials 1….
