Why Tesla And Other EV Makers Are Betting Big On Gigacasting

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Automakers are rushing to produce cheaper EVs and profitably. While the costs and challenges of improving batteries often hog the spotlight, automakers are also investing billions into new manufacturing methods that can change the way cars are made. One such method is gigacasting or megacasting - using high pressure molds to form molten aluminum into large parts. Electric car maker Tesla is credited with pioneering the method, but several rivals are making investments. CNBC spoke with experts including Volvo Cars' Chief Product and Strategy Officer, Erik Severinson, about the Swedish car maker’s plans in this area.

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00:00 - 01:41 Title card - Why Tesla and other EV makers are betting big on gigacasting
01:49 Chapter 1 - A revolutionary process
05:26 Chapter 2 - The potential
08:41 Chapter 3 - Future outlook

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Why Tesla And Other EV Makers Are Betting Big On Gigacasting

コメント (21)
  • When the Chinese benchmark a car they go to a Tesla car , not a legacy auto makers car. Two companies they go to are Caresoft and Munro Associates who does COST ANALYSIS to the nuts and bolts of a car, that includes the cost of labor and assembly.
  • @Shagwyre
    A positive Tesla video😲, oh my times have changed
  • I'm not interested in what other western EV manufacturers have to say on this matter. I'm interested in knowing what Chinese EV manufacturers have to say as they're the only realistic competition for Tesla.
  • @lala-ru1jj
    shameless CNBC.. Please change title to Why EV Makers started copying Tesla's Gigacasting to build cars?
  • @crappymeal
    They never mention the actual people who come up with these ideas, only the company
  • This video fail to tell you that the scrap pieces can be reused as molten metal. It’s not all doom and gloom on the scraps.
  • @brennanspark
    The casting and using the battery as the floor is genius.
  • @ShadyTalesyt
    The problem is they are made to be disposable cars and they started with people with money who have the ability to adopt EV at any time instead of focusing on sub 20k EV to build a fleet to sell parts which is where the really money is made.
  • So there will be absolutely zero chance of repairing a car that's been in a fender bender?
  • As long as the defect from the Gigacasting is a lot more than stamping, I don’t think it is a better idea than stamping. It must be at least has superior technical prowess than stamping.
  • @beekaye1496
    Only problem with model casting is that vehicle safety and bad mishaps in a crash.
  • @willblack8575
    the problem with casting such large pieces is when the car gets into a crash how will the part get replaced?
  • @JogBird
    cheaper cars, far higher insurance rates since repairability is compromised
  • @aeromtb2468
    is the unibody is bent the car is totaled anyway
  • @Robert-cu9bm
    Oh yes manufacturers care about the customer having a cheaper car. Prices won't change they'll just reap the profits. Plus more cars will be written off for minor damage so then the manufacturer gets to sell another car
  • @ChrisTennis
    Will this make 3rd party body repair/restoration impossible?