Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.

Kevin T Joy

James F Pywell

Andrew P Oury

Barton W McLaughlin

Gary M Insana

Matthew P Meyer

A number of variations may include a vehicle seatback support pivotally connected to the vehicle body, and wherein the seatback support includes an integrated storage cavity.

Wire tipped second row seatback with integrated storage

A modular battery pack and method of making a battery pack. The modular structure includes an open box with an interlocking features to allow for flexibility in assembly of numerous battery pack configurations. The design is such that numerous sub-module assemblies are formed that can be fastened, connected or otherwise secured to a tray, frame or other underlying primary support structure. Aligned stacks of individual battery cells can be placed within the volume defined within the box-like structure so that portions of the box-like structure move in response to a spring-like force imparted by the stack of battery cells. Adapter plates facilitate the modular construction by an interlocking connection between the box-like structure and the underlying support structure.

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Royal Oak, MI, United States of America

Kevin T Joy