RWTH Aachen And e.Volution Develop Lightweight Aluminium EV

The "next generation vehicle production concept" involves a new modularity approach to cars by replacing the self-supporting body with a sturdy aluminium chassis and replaceable shorter-life exterior and interior components. This is made possible by the electric drive, which e.Volution claims can last 4-5 times longer than an internal combustion engine.
Professor Günther noted how the use of sustainable concepts in car making "can make e-vehicles significantly cheaper and more sustainable to manufacture and operate".
e.Volution has launched two new vehicles, the Meta and the Space, both of which are based on the Oscar chassis. The Meta is a corporate shuttle that can seat 6-7 people and comes equipped with multimedia office workstations for commuters. On the other hand, the Space is a company car that comes in short and long-wheelbase versions and can seat 5-7 people. It's perfect for long-distance drivers or as a family car.
The Oscar chassis, also known as "Open Source Car Architecture Research," is constructed using aluminium profiles. This design significantly reduces the amount of effort needed to develop and certify a new electric vehicle, and the standardized interfaces also improve cost efficiency for the components.