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technology4 hours ago•5 min saved

Ford bets on 48-volt tech and gigacasting to power its next-gen EV pickup

Ford outlines a plan to base its next-generation EVs on a universal platform powered by a 48-volt electrical architecture, aiming to boost efficiency and cut costs with lighter wiring and advanced ECUs, while using gigacasting and lighter aluminum castings to speed production; the company targets a $30,000 midsize EV pickup in 2027 and sees this approach helping it compete with Tesla and Chinese brands by reducing parts and assembly time and bringing prices closer to gas vehicles.

via CNBC|

#48-volt-system #ev-costs #ford

automotive2 years ago•11 min saved

"Unveiling the Tesla Cybertruck's Groundbreaking 'Gigacastings' Technology"

Munro & Associates, a manufacturing benchmarking firm, has released new images of the Tesla Cybertruck's "Gigacastings," showcasing the impressive size and smooth surface finish of the cast aluminum parts. Tesla's Gigacasting technology allows for the production of large, single-cast pieces, reducing complexity and assembly time. The Cybertruck's castings, which include a major part of the front end, demonstrate the potential for cost savings and manufacturing efficiency. While Tesla has faced some quality issues in the past, its focus on innovative engineering and integration gives the company a competitive edge in the automotive industry.

via The Autopian|

#automotive #cybertruck #gigacasting

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

Tesla's Quiet Breakthrough: Reinventing Carmaking with Gigacasting

Tesla has made a technological breakthrough in car manufacturing by combining innovations such as gigacasting and 3D printing with industrial sand. The company's new design and manufacturing techniques could allow it to develop a car from scratch in just 18 to 24 months, compared to the three to four years it takes most rivals. Tesla is closing in on the ability to die cast nearly all the complex underbody of an electric vehicle in one piece, which would significantly reduce production costs and disrupt the industry. The company's "unboxed" manufacturing strategy aims to produce large sub-assemblies of a car simultaneously and then snap them together.

via Reuters|

#electric-vehicles #gigacasting #innovation

automotive2 years ago•3 min saved

The Race to Replicate Tesla's 'Gigacasting'.

Toyota is adopting Tesla's "Gigacasting" technology to improve the performance and lower the cost of future electric vehicles. Gigacasting is the use of aluminum die-casting machines that can produce larger parts than previously used in auto manufacturing, resulting in fewer parts, lower costs, and a simplified production line. Other automakers, including General Motors, Hyundai, and affiliates of China's Geely, are also using or planning to use the technology. However, the cost of investment and potential difficulty in repairing cars with body sections cast into single pieces could be a challenge for legacy automakers with more complicated product lineups.

via Reuters|

#automotive #electric-vehicles #gigacasting