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The Largest Battery Manufacturer in the World Is Entering the Automotive Market, and Its First Chassis Promises to Revolutionize with Impressive Technology Advancements.
The largest battery manufacturer in the world, the Chinese CATL, surprised once again by expanding its operations in the automotive sector. At an event in Shanghai, the renowned company presented the Bedrock Chassis, described as “the world’s first ultra-safe skateboard chassis“.
According to the company, this launch promises to redefine the future of electric vehicles, combining cutting-edge technology, unparalleled safety, and a modular design that can revolutionize car manufacturing.
What Is the Bedrock Chassis?
Inspired by the chassis concept presented by General Motors in 2002, the Bedrock Chassis adopts a modular and flat structure.
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This configuration, also called a skateboard, integrates the batteries directly into the chassis and uses electric motors at the axles.
The design resembles a long, flat scooter, maximizing internal space and the dynamic performance of the vehicles.
This type of chassis offers significant advantages:
- Cost Reduction: Allows the manufacture of different models from a single base.
- Space Optimization: Ensures greater usable area inside the vehicle.
- Future Upgrades: Facilitates replacements and enhancements in the battery system.
Moreover, the structure protects the batteries from impacts, providing additional safety. The Bedrock Chassis elevates these benefits to another level by reducing the development time of new models from 36 months to just 12 to 18 months.
Safety: A Highlight
The Bedrock Chassis incorporates a technology called cell-to-chassis, which integrates the battery cells directly into the chassis structure.
This approach increases the vehicle’s stiffness and elevates safety standards. CATL claims that the chassis can absorb up to 85% of collision energy, surpassing the traditional 60%.
To demonstrate its effectiveness, the company showcased a frontal impact test at 120 km/h, where the prototype withstood without showing any fires, explosions, or thermal leaks.
The structure, inspired by a turtle’s shell, uses materials such as submarines-grade steel and aerospace aluminum alloys, ensuring maximum protection for occupants.
Another innovative point is the high-voltage disconnection system, which deactivates the circuits in just 0.01 seconds after an impact.
The residual energy is eliminated in 0.2 seconds, setting a new standard in the automotive industry.
A Step Beyond Batteries
Although it already dominates the global battery market with a 37% share, CATL wants more.
The Bedrock Chassis was designed to support level 3 and 4 autonomous driving technologies, a clear indication that the company is focused on smart and adaptable solutions.
The first automaker to adopt this platform will be Avatr Technology, a subsidiary of Changan Automobile. While there is still no official date for the launch of the first model with the Bedrock Chassis, the partnership represents a milestone in CATL’s strategy to expand its operations beyond batteries.
The Impact on the Market
CATL’s entry into vehicle design and manufacturing reinforces its role as a leader in technological innovation. Recently, the company also introduced the Choco-SEB battery system, capable of recovering 100% of charge in just 1 minute.
This combination of advancements illustrates CATL’s ambition to transform the global automotive market.
While other automakers and suppliers struggle to keep pace with the rapid evolution of the sector, CATL is advancing with solutions that promise to shape the future of electric vehicles.
The Bedrock Chassis is just the beginning of this new phase, which could set the standards for safety, efficiency, and modular design for the next generations of automobiles.
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Caparazón? Isso é portunhol ou o sujeito não sabe traduzir pra carapaça??
Ou mesmo seu inventário