BODY SHELL [(E)]
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Outline
• A straight structure has been adopted which is both highly rigid and light.
• A multi-load path structure has been adopted which assures a high level of impact safety.
• A ring structure has been adopted which improves the overall rigidity.
Structural View
Construction
Straight construction
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• The straight shape of the frame creates a continuous configuration from the front to the rear.
• To protect the HV battery, the crossmembers pass to the left and right of the HV battery.
• For sections of the frame that still require some curvature, continuous bonding with the horizontal frame was implemented and a closed sectional structure was made to the maximum extent possible.
Multi-load path construction
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• By equipping an HV battery frames, the HV battery is protected and deformation around the floor is controlled.
• Collision impact is distributed in multiple directions and absorbed efficiently.
Ring shape construction
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• The entire upper body and underbody reinforcements, including the roof rails and vertical reinforcements (built into rear doors), form a seven ring structure.
• Cabin deformation in a collision is suppressed by creating a ring structure.
