Lightweight Materials for Electric Vehicles

Sustainable Materials, Production Process, and Modeling Techniques

By: R. Suresh (Editor), C. Durga Prasad (Editor), Satish Kumar (Editor)

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Hardcover | 16 February 2026 | Edition Number 1

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318 Pages

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25.4 x 17.78 x 1.91

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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.

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