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The F-150 Lightning will have an aluminum battery enclosure. Interesting, I thought these were usually steel.


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Ford F-150 Lightning F-150 Lightning will feature aluminum battery enclosure built by Magna [w/ video] Battery_Enclosure_Ford_Lightnin



https://www.automotiveworld.com/unc...-with-battery-enclosures-for-f-150-lightning/

Magna helps Ford electrify the future with battery enclosures for F-150 Lightning

November 10, 2021

The F-150 Lightning battery enclosures will be the first built by Magna for Ford in the North American market.

When the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning hits showrooms next spring, Magna battery enclosures innovation will be protecting the truck’s important power source.

Battery enclosures, which all electric vehicles require, house high-voltage batteries, electrical components, sensors and connectors, contributing to the structural and safety aspects of a vehicle’s frame and protecting critical components from potential impact, heat and water. Additionally, the lightweight aluminum enclosure helps minimize added mass from the truck’s battery.

“Magna is proud to play a role in the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning,” said John Farrell, President of Cosma International, Magna’s body and chassis group. “The shift toward electrification is significant for our industry, and it brings Magna many opportunities to leverage our extensive expertise in engineering and manufacturing to meet those challenges.”

The F-150 Lightning battery enclosures will be the first built by Magna for Ford in the North American market. For the battery enclosure aluminum extrusions and stampings are assembled using a combination of laser hybrid and cold metal transfer (CMT) welding for robustness.

Magna is leveraging its body and chassis expertise, which leads the industry in vehicle structures, to provide a comprehensive range of capabilities and engineering solutions to global customers. Battery enclosures can be developed in steel, aluminum, and multi-material configurations, including lightweight composites, to meet the individual needs of each customer.



Official Magna press release:

News Release - Magna Helps Ford Electrify the Future With Battery Enclosures for F-150 Lightning

  • Magna’s battery enclosures protect power source
  • Key technology to enable electric vehicles
  • Lightweight aluminum enclosure helps minimize battery mass
AURORA, Ontario, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning hits showrooms next spring, Magna battery enclosures innovation will be protecting the truck’s important power source.

Battery enclosures, which all electric vehicles require, house high-voltage batteries, electrical components, sensors and connectors, contributing to the structural and safety aspects of a vehicle’s frame and protecting critical components from potential impact, heat and water. Additionally, the lightweight aluminum enclosure helps minimize added mass from the truck’s battery.

“Magna is proud to play a role in the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning,” said John Farrell, President of Cosma International, Magna’s body and chassis group. “The shift toward electrification is significant for our industry, and it brings Magna many opportunities to leverage our extensive expertise in engineering and manufacturing to meet those challenges.”

The F-150 Lightning battery enclosures will be the first built by Magna for Ford in the North American market. For the battery enclosure aluminum extrusions and stampings are assembled using a combination of laser hybrid and cold metal transfer (CMT) welding for robustness.

Magna is leveraging its body and chassis expertise, which leads the industry in vehicle structures, to provide a comprehensive range of capabilities and engineering solutions to global customers. Battery enclosures can be developed in steel, aluminum, and multi-material configurations, including lightweight composites, to meet the individual needs of each customer.
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"For the battery enclosure aluminum extrusions and stampings are assembled using a combination of laser hybrid and cold metal transfer (CMT) welding for robustness."

That's cool!
 

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There's a cool little short video on that site that shows the build process:



It's not even a new video.
 

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Wow that’s gonna take a lot of batteries ? to fill that!
 

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I would be surprised if it is made from steel.
exactly, aluminum is offering the best weight to strength ratio for a mass produced structure right now. I’m really intrigued to see what Tesla’s gigapress will do with their battery casting. With Fords volume plan I’m surprised they don’t figure out an extrusion/pressed version of this assembly to minimize assembly/welding needs.
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