When it comes to EV battery enclosures, welds matter. A new article on AHSS Insights takes a close look at welding methods through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), comparing their environmental impacts from raw materials to end-of-life. Specifically, it covers how Laser Welding, Laser Brazing, and Resistance Spot Weld Bonding stack up, and where energy use, fillers, and process efficiency can help reduce LCA emissions.
It’s just one reason why looking beyond tailpipe emissions is critical. Manufacturing choices like welding can be powerful lever for helping reduce a vehicle’s total carbon footprint. Read the full article here
Considered system boundaries of the LCA comprising supply of materials and energy, the joining process and disposal of consumables.