Anatomy of an Electric Vehicle - Stories

Specialised offerings for electric vehicles

Aluminium structural components are designed to crush predictably, thereby absorbing energy and reducing the risk of injury to passengers.

Every aluminium intensive vehicle ever tested has earned a 5-star safety rating from the US Government, which is the highest rating achievable in any crash category

A typical steel SUV body weighs around 500 kg, including closures. A comparable aluminium body weighs ~40% less, or around 300 kg (or less). While the steel car would be built with an 80-kWh battery pack, the aluminium vehicle could travel the same distance with a 75-kWh battery

Battery enclosures made of aluminium are up to 50% lighter compared to standard steel enclosures

Vehicles that use aluminium body structures are lighter and offer improved braking, handling, and stability

Lightweight vehicles have less energy in the event of a crash, along with reduced braking distance, making them safer for the road

Battery Electric Vehicles (BeVs) that utilise aluminium can result in approximately 40% weight savings, and we see improvements even beyond 40%, thus enabling longer driving ranges at a lower cost

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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF GREEN TRANSPORTATION

Novelis is driving the global shift towards sustainable mobility through its customised
aluminium solutions for the fast-growing EV industry

Aditya Birla Group's businesses have consistently been at the forefront of solution-oriented innovation through their products and services.

One of the key players delivering consumer-centric innovation is its metals flagship, Hindalco. Together with its wholly owned subsidiary Novelis, the world's largest aluminium rolling and recycling company, it is leading the way in building a sustainable future through innovations in aluminium for a variety of market segments.

Owing to its light weight, superior strength, and infinite recyclability, aluminium is quickly becoming a preferred material of choice for sustainable design and manufacturing.

Transportation is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, and Novelis is addressing this issue by advancing sustainable mobility with customised solutions for the automotive industry. In 2021, Novelis introduced the second generation of its lightweight electric vehicle battery enclosure solution for the rapidly growing EV market.

To cater to the needs of the automotive industry, Novelis works closely with its customers to create custom alloys and manufacturing processes that meet their needs in a cost-effective manner. This enables automakers to create lighter, more efficient vehicles with lower environmental impact and superior performance.

With a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of engineers, metallurgists, chemists, and computer scientists, Novelis is actively developing next-generation aluminium solutions, with 40% of its R&D investment specifically allocated to advancements in the automotive segment.

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