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- The Impact of Electrification in Automotive Design for Light VehiclesPublication . Calhamar, António Maria Sancho Mègre Queimado; Monteiro, João Manuel Milheiro Caldas PaivaThis dissertation aims to explore the impact of electrification in automotive design. Pivotal historic events that helped shape the contemporary automobile are crucial, as they not only offer a view into varying trends across automotive history but also show how the electric vehicle was once the dominant choice through market share in the early 1900s. This subject matter also elicits interest on the importance of manufacturers, brands and how they adapt to innovations, trends, legislation and consumer interest. The presentation of a case study comparison between electric and internal combustion powered vehicle granted a framework to observe the contrast between two means of propulsion, and what they entail. Subsequently, challenges and opportunities in regard to electric propulsion were researched and analysed. The conclusion being that weight, price, energy density, inadequate infrastructure and lack of versatility as a result of time-consuming charging still plague the electric vehicle, however, home renewable energy, ease of use, solid state batteries, superior packaging, smaller drivetrain volume, absence of mechanical connections between components, lower maintenance needs and running costs, higher efficiency, lower center of gravity, and increased interior space all provide opportunities for electric vehicles to affirm themselves in the highly competitive automotive sector.