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MS XIV features 2 large electronic enclosures (the battery box and the rear enclosure) that are mounted on-top of the catamaran within the interior space. Interiors is tasked with designing a cover/multiple covers that will protects the occupants from contact with these electrical components.

Major consideration must be made for egress testing, where the occupants on one side of the car must climb over the catamaran (and the aforementioned electronics) to exit out of the opposite side the car.

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(Above) Image of concept for catamaran cover

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The interiors team will be designing a cover/multiple covers that will cover the battery box and rear enclosure.

The cover serves 2 main purposes:

  1. To protect the occupants from contact with the high-voltage electronics inside

  2. To protecting the electrical components from impact and any foreign objects or liquids

The interiors team will be responsible for determine the location of the battery box and and rear enclosure within the car as well as the design of the actual cover. The catamaran cover team will be working closely with the aero-chassis team and electrical integration team to develop a solution.

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