Last September, Reuters claimed that Tesla was developing a system that would allow the company to cast the entire underbody of a car in one piece. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reported that Tesla decided to step back from the single-piece gigacast plans last Autumn.
Developing a single-piece gigacast for the Robotaxi would have required Tesla to invest significantly in developing new technology centered on a Giga Press machine larger than their current models, indicating high costs and resource demands.
Reuters' report implied Tesla's shift from a single-piece gigacast was due to market factors, but focusing on proven tech like front and rear megacasts aligns with the practical approach for new vehicle platforms like the Robotaxi Cybercab.
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