Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hybrid material panel assembly for a vehicle. The panel assembly includes a panel and a plurality of mounting flanges integrally formed with the panel. The panel is formed of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion. The plurality of mounting flanges are formed of a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, where each of the plurality of mounting flanges include a mounting area that defines a mounting surface and at least one mounting hole. The first coefficient of thermal expansion is greater than the second coefficient of thermal expansion.

Abstract: A battery module includes a first side rail, a second side rail, one or more battery cell banks, and one or more battery cell separators. The one or more battery cell banks are positioned between the first side rail and the second side rail. The one or more battery cell separators are positioned within the one or more battery cell banks and configured to separate one or more battery cells positioned adjacent one another. The one or more battery cell separators include one or more cell barriers and a support structure. The one or more cell barriers are positioned adjacent the one or more battery cell banks. The support structure is positioned between the one or more cell barriers. The one or more battery cell separators are configured to propagate thermal energy produced from the one or more battery cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hybrid material panel assembly for a vehicle. The panel assembly includes a panel and a plurality of mounting flanges integrally formed with the panel. The panel is formed of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion. The plurality of mounting flanges are formed of a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, where each of the plurality of mounting flanges include a mounting area that defines a mounting surface and at least one mounting hole. The first coefficient of thermal expansion is greater than the second coefficient of thermal expansion.

Abstract: An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a body-in-white member having an inboard side and an outboard side, a reinforcing structure molded on the inboard side, and an energy absorbing structure molded on the outboard side. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, providing a body-in-white member having an inboard side and an outboard side, molding a reinforcing structure on the inboard side, and molding an energy absorbing structure on the outboard side.

Abstract: An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a body-in-white member having an inboard side and an outboard side, a reinforcing structure molded on the inboard side, and an energy absorbing structure molded on the outboard side. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, providing a body-in-white member having an inboard side and an outboard side, molding a reinforcing structure on the inboard side, and molding an energy absorbing structure on the outboard side.

Abstract: A defrosting system for a window, headlight, or taillight for a vehicle includes a polymeric substrate, an ink layer disposed on the substrate and comprising a conductive or resistive ink, and a film layer disposed on the ink layer such that the ink layer is between the film layer and the polymeric substrate layer.