Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has developed a technology that can produce vehicle chassis in one piece. Thanks to this technology, electric vehicle production costs will be greatly reduced and the production process will be accelerated.
What is Tesla's “Gigacasting” Process?
The technology developed by Tesla is called "gigacasting". This process uses a massive machine that can cast the underbody of electric vehicles in almost a single piece. This machine simplifies a complex process that requires the assembly of hundreds of parts using traditional methods.
According to Reuters, based on five sources, Tesla developed a series of innovations that made this revolutionary process possible. These innovations include new methods for heating and cooling aluminum alloys, the design and production of casting molds, and robots and software for machining and assembling castings.
Tesla's Aim to Reduce Production Costs
This technological success of Tesla is seen as a big step towards the goal of reducing electric vehicle production costs. It can make a significant contribution to one of the long-term goals of the company's CEO, Elon Musk, to reduce production costs by half.
These new design and manufacturing techniques from Tesla could greatly speed up the company's ability to design and manufacture a vehicle. Three different sources stated that Tesla's new design and manufacturing techniques could allow the development of a vehicle within 3-4 months, instead of competitors' processes that take 18-24 years. Thus, the amount spent to produce and develop electric vehicles zamThe moment can be quite short.
It is known that Tesla first used this technology in the rear section of Model Y. According to the company's plans, it wants to implement this technology in other models. The advantages of this technology may be more evident, especially in large-sized vehicles such as Cybertruck.
Tesla has developed a technology that will revolutionize electric vehicle production. Thanks to this technology, electric vehicles will be more affordable, better quality and more environmentally friendly.
