Crash-safe Battery Protection for Electric Cars (IMAGE)

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Crash-safe Battery Protection for Electric Cars

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The battery housing made of lightweight component materials weighs only 35 kilograms (77.16 lbs) -- 25 percent less than traditional solutions made of steel.

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Fraunhofer ICT

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