No single material category can meet the weight and performance needs of all electric vehicle (EV) components simultaneously. A powerful EU consortium pursued a multi-materials approach, developing the materials and joining technologies needed to meet the challenge.
Lowering the weight of transport vehicles that run on internal combustion engines (ICEs) has become increasingly relevant in recent years as a route to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Lesser weight is also a target of EV designers as it would increase the currently limited driving range before needing recharging.
Further details: Low-cost lightweight electric vehicles body concepts