A methodological approach for selecting the assembly concept for mounting all-electric vehicles within existing assembly lines

Abstract

By developing conversion design vehicles the automotive industry is forced to modify their assembly line in order to tackle the challenges of manufacturing all-electric vehicles and conventional vehicles on a common assembly line. Therefore, an evaluation of the integration challenges was made and selection criteria for mixed-model assembly lines were derived. Based on these challenges and criteria a method was developed with the goal to support decision making about the integration of electric vehicles within existing assembly lines.