Challenges for car body shops of electric sports cars

Abstract

German car manufacturers are currently facing a variety of challenges in order to survive in international competition. On the one hand they have to serve an increasing number of market segments and niches with more and more complex model series and derivatives. On the other hand, the situation is characterized by fluctuating unit numbers per vehicle type, planning uncertainty due to unknown and dynamic market developments, in particular due to the introduction of new electric vehicles. The battery technology, which for example has a strong influence on the underbody structure of the car body, is currently undergoing major changes and rapid developments in the field of battery technology which are difficult to predict. In addition, the situation is getting more complicated by shorter product life cycles and associated frequent product changes and upgrades. [1] [2]