Rethinking One of EVs’ Biggest DrawbacksBattery weight remains one of the biggest hurdles for EVs. Yes, larger packs offer better range, but they also add weight, hurting efficiency and handling. Solid-state batteries hold promise, but for now, automakers are rethinking how batteries are packaged.Mercedes-Benz is taking a different route. A recent patent (USPTO no. 12614774, published April 2026, if you want to check) lays out a new way to mount battery modules inside an EV pack. Instead of loading up on bolts, brackets, or just one kind of adhesive, Mercedes is looking at a more specialized bonding method.
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Two Adhesives, Two JobsThe idea is simple: instead of asking one adhesive to do it all, Mercedes splits the job between two, eac …
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Author: Jacob Oliva
