Lightweight Materials for Electric Vehicles: Sustainable Materials, Production Process, and Modeling Techniques

Lightweight Materials for Electric Vehicles serves as a comprehensive guide to the seamless integration of sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and innovative solutions to tackle industry challenges. It underscores the pivotal role of academia in equipping the next generation of engineers with expertise in electric vehicle (EV) technologies. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in lightweight materials for EVs, focusing on their properties, applications, processing methods, and the challenges they present.

Furthermore, it examines emerging trends such as artificial intelligence-driven design, additive manufacturing, and the adoption of circular economy principles in automotive materials engineering. By addressing the evolving complexities of material selection and manufacturing, the book offers valuable insights into the future of EV innovation, extending its relevance to sectors beyond automotive, including aeronautics and aerospace.

Through case studies and research findings, the book also provides practical implementation strategies and actionable recommendations, while reinforcing the critical role of academia in driving progress and innovation in this transformative field.

Features:

• Discusses contemporary issues and challenges in the selection criteria of materials for EVs
• Explores various materials employed for EV batteries, such as lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, and solid-state batteries
• Overviews the use of lightweight materials, such as aluminum, carbon fiber-reinforced polymers, and magnesium alloys, in EV bodies
• Reviews different types of materials, their sustainability, feasibility of usage, and challenges
• Presents case studies on the application of different materials in EVs

This book is an essential resource for practitioners, research scholars, academicians, and students involved in the study and development of materials for EVs.

R. Suresh is a Full-time Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering at M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS), Bengaluru, India. With 28 years of experience spanning academia, research, and industry, his expertise lies in Hard and Refractory materials, Composites, Traditional and Non-traditional Machining process, Surface engineering, Solid-state Joining of metals, and Additive Manufacturing.

C. Durga Prasad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at RVITM, Bengaluru, since 2019. He has extensive research experience, specializing in thermal spray coatings, microwave processing of materials, wear, tribo-corrosion, bio-composites, and biofuels.

Satish Kumar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Robotic Engineering Symbiosis Institute of Technology at Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India. He has his expertise in application of Artificial Intelligence into a variety of crucial manufacturing processes, including quality enhancement, process improvement, and optimization.

Bharath K. N. is a Professor and Dean (Research and Innovation) at GM University, Davangere. With 16 years of teaching and five years of R&D experience, his expertise includes composite materials, bioplastics, and machine design.

Ajith G. Joshi is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science, India. With extensive teaching experience, his research focuses on composite materials, tribology, and machining of difficult-to-cut alloys.