CPC B62D 25/088 (2013.01) [B60G 15/068 (2013.01); B60G 2202/312 (2013.01); B60G 2204/128 (2013.01); B60G 2204/43 (2013.01)] | 17 Claims |
1. An electric vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a battery pack supported by the frame;
a body coupled to the frame;
a strut tower coupled to the frame to support the body and absorb road surface impacts on the electric vehicle; and
a strut tower interface bracket to couple the strut tower to the body, the strut tower interface bracket including:
a first interface including a first mounting feature and a second mounting feature to enable the first interface to be coupled to the strut tower, the first interface including a tapered edge to enable the first interface to be coupled to the strut tower;
a second interface including a third mounting feature and a fourth mounting feature to enable the second interface to be coupled to the body, the second interface perpendicular to the first interface; and
a third interface perpendicular to the first interface and the second interface, the third interface having a curvature to enable the third interface to be coupled to a strut cap of the strut tower.
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