These lightweight battery frames provide lower cost for a
long-range BEV. By changing from PA to
hydrolysis-resistant PPO resin, frame weight was reduced 13% and cost 20%,
tooling was simplified, and cycle times were shorter, plus surface finish
quality was higher for sealing applications.
OEM/Vehicle
General Motors Co.
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
System Supplier
General Motors Co.-Powertrain
Material Processor
Mann+Hummel
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Material Supplier
SABIC
Resin
Noryl SE1GFN2 PPO
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