China potentially crafted the strongest automobile frame ever, potentially reshaping safety benchmarks and initiating a novel era of electric vehicles.
In a significant leap forward for electric vehicle (EV) safety, CATL's innovative Bedrock Chassis is setting new standards in the industry. This advanced chassis design integrates the battery pack into a modular "skateboard" structure, improving impact energy management and enhancing overall safety.
The Bedrock Chassis is constructed using cutting-edge materials such as hot-formed submarine-grade steel and aerospace-quality aluminum alloy, providing a robust and durable base for the EV. One of its key features is its ability to disconnect the battery in just two milliseconds in the event of an impact, ensuring the safety of both the vehicle's occupants and the environment.
The design of the Bedrock Chassis is inspired by a three-dimensional biomimetic turtle shell, allowing for multi-path force distribution during collisions. This innovative approach to impact energy management helps prevent fire or explosion risks following an accident.
CATL's Bedrock Chassis has already demonstrated its resilience, withstanding a frontal collision at 75 mph without thermal failure, fire, or explosion. This is a testament to the chassis's ability to manage and absorb impact energy effectively.
The Bedrock Chassis also boasts impressive space optimization, enabling slimmer vehicle profiles without compromising battery energy capacity or safety. This feature is crucial for creating more compact and safer EV architectures.
CATL's commitment to safety extends beyond the Bedrock Chassis. The company's innovations meet stringent battery safety standards such as GB 38031–2025, which mandates "No Fire, No Explosion" under crash conditions. This standard emphasizes containment of thermal runaway and prevention of fire or explosion in crashes, indicating enhanced safety over traditional designs without integrated safety engineering.
CATL's efforts in electric vehicle safety are not only beneficial for the company but could also stimulate the entire EV industry. By making safety a priority alongside range and charging time, CATL could encourage other manufacturers to follow suit, ultimately leading to a safer, more sustainable future for electric mobility.
In collaboration with Chinese automaker Avatr, CATL is further developing the Bedrock Chassis to push the boundaries of EV safety even further. With its commitment to safety, innovative design, and collaboration with industry leaders, CATL's Bedrock Chassis is poised to become the benchmark in automotive safety, positively influencing the perception and adoption of electric vehicles worldwide.
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- The CATL Bedrock Chassis, an innovative technology, is reshaping the electric vehicle (EV) industry by setting new safety standards.
- This chassis design, inspired by a biomimetic turtle shell, improves impact energy management and helps prevent fire or explosion risks, setting it apart in the technology sector.
- The chassis, constructed with high-quality materials like submarine-grade steel and aerospace-quality aluminum alloy, provides a robust foundation for electric-vehicles (EVs), illustrating the company's commitment to finance and the environment.
- With impressive space optimization, the CATL Bedrock Chassis allows for slimmer EV profiles without sacrificing safety or battery energy capacity, contributing to more compact and safer EV architectures in the automotive industry.
- Collaborating with Chinese automaker Avatr, CATL aims to push the boundaries of EV safety with the Bedrock Chassis, potentially becoming the benchmark for automotive safety and influencing the global shift towards sustainable electric-vehicle (EV) lifestyles.
