Protecting the battery pack in an EV during a crash event is paramount. (Editor’s Note: This article has been adapted from the 2021 Great Designs in Steel presentation, “Integrated Battery Occupant Protection Body-in-white Concept Using Tailored Blanks,” and is reprinted here with permission from the American Iron & Steel Institute. The 2022 Great Designs in Steel conference will be held in Novi, Mich., on May 18.)The automotive industry faces two major challenges today: reducing emissions and meeting safety standards. The age of vehicle electrification is propelling additional upgrades and changes. One of the…
