The Application of Nanomaterials in the Lightweighting of New Energy Vehicles

School of Mechanical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, No. 36 Pengjiaping, Gansu province, China

^* Corresponding author: jareddeng771 @gmail. com

Abstract

Due to the global drive for carbon neutrality and the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market, there is a need for effective lightweighting technology to cut down EV heavy battery weight and increase the range. In this paper, the approach of using advanced nanomaterials such as nanocellulose, short-cut carbon fiber reinforced polymers and graphene reinforced rubber integral solutions as solutions to vehicle weight reduction were examined: Nanocellulose is getting recognition because of its really good specific strength and sustainability for internal parts and semi- structural ones. Short-cut carbon fiber reinforced polymer applications on battery module casing: it has good stiffness and electromagnetic shielding ability. Additionally, the study investigates the role of graphene-reinforced rubber in enhancing tire durability and reducing rolling resistance. Research assesses the technology of these materials and it has issues like being able to spread out, they stick together, making them complicated to make, and it cost a lot of money. This paper puts forward its recommendations for industrial applications on the basis of mechanical and functional comparison of the advantages of nanocomposites and concludes that overcoming process barriers is key to realize the wide adoption of lightweight new energy vehicles.