Abstract: A protective element (1) named shield element for a battery pack of an electric or hybrid vehicle, wherein the protective element (1) includes a securing device (2) configured to removably secure the shield element (1) both to the battery pack and to a body (11) of the vehicle.

Abstract: A side sill part (6) for an automotive vehicle comprises an outer sill member (10) and an inner sill member (12), and defining between them an outer volume (47). The side sill part also includes an external profile part (68), defining with the inner sill member (12) an inner volume (74), and a first profile part (48) extending in the outer volume (47). The first profile part comprising at least one outer contact portion (50), at least one inner contact portion (52), and at least one joining wall (54) joining the outer contact portion (50) and the inner contact portion (52). The side sill part further includes a second profile part (88) extending in the inner volume (74), comprising at least one outer contact portion (90), at least one inner contact portion (92), and at least one joining wall (94) joining the outer contact portion (90) and the inner contact portion (92).