Flex-n-gate Advanced Product Development, LLC

Robert L Fontichiaro

John H Chiang

Paul Martini

Geoffrey Brooks

Steve Perucca

Aaron Boyer

Derek Bezaire

An energy absorbing side rail including an inner rail, an outer rail fixedly coupled to the inner rail defining a cavity, the outer rail defining triggers extending along at least a portion of the outer rail, and at least one energy absorber housed in the cavity, wherein at least one energy absorber is positioned in-line with the triggers.

Energy absorbing side rail

A battery enclosure includes a tub defining an internal volume, a lid, a cross member within the internal volume, and a mounting bracket. The tub has a bottom and a wall integrally formed with the bottom. The lid is configured to couple to the wall to enclose the internal volume. The cross member is coupled to the tub. The mounting bracket is attached to the bottom of the tub and is configured to releasably secure a battery.

Electric vehicle battery enclosure

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Saline, MI, United States of America

Robert L Fontichiaro