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With the tightening of emissions standards in every market across the world, internal combustion engines as a common means of propulsion are being forced into a corner. Hybrid electrification isn't alone; several nations have established deadlines for new car sales to be exclusively zero-emissions in the future.
So, eventually, it will be entirely electric vehicles. When these are announced by their makers, they are generally either a completely electric reworking of an existing fossil-fuel-burning vehicle or an all-new vehicle based on dedicated architecture for battery-electric and in some cases plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid applications.
Because electric powertrains don't need as much room for the cooling systems and other ancillary equipment of an internal combustion engine, as well as the engine itself, a dedicated platform allows manufacturers to create a genuinely distinct personality.
The "skateboard" platform, which several makers, such as the Hyundai Motor Group with its E-GMP platform, Kia EV6, and General Motors' Ultium platform, among others, have adopted. The large battery is located in the middle of the car's floor,freeing up space for luggage and passengers.
In terms of exterior appearance as well as the boxy interior packaging, an existing design may be modified to use a completely electric powertrain without losing any familiarity for its consumers. Furthermore, while developing, engineering, and ultimately manufacturing an all-new product on a different branch of the carmaker's family tree might be more expensive in terms of time.
The result is that, while the numerous methods in EV development pursued by manufacturers may have previously been due to a lack of resources or a perceived customer demand, there's another element at play time.
Automakers are also racing against the clock - or, more accurately, the calendar - to have their vehicle lines fully electrified in order to not only survive, but also stay relevant while legislation requires it.
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