Methodical conception and development of innovative lightweight chassis systems, illustrated by the example of the “LEICHT“ concept

In the context of future electric vehicles, new requirements and restrictions, but also larger degrees of freedom, have been revealed for vehicle concepts. To meet the revised conditions, new approaches are necessary as well as a holistic view of the vehicle and its subsystems. Those revised conditions are for example the integration of new and additional functions into the chassis, the reduction of the unsprung mass or the maximization of the packaging space that can lead to a complete redesign of the automobile.