HIGH STRENGTH STEEL TUBE REINFORCEMENT OF ALUMINUM BATTERY CASE

Systems and methods are provided securing a battery pack to a vehicle. Embodiments can comprise an internal cross member secured to a first side of the vehicle's chassis. A cooling plate can be placed on one side of the internal cross member opposite to the first side of the vehicle's chassis where the internal cross member is secured. A hat-shaped section can extend at least partially across a width of the vehicle and secured to a second side of the vehicle's chassis. A structural reinforcement member can partially surround a battery pack of the vehicle.