Have you heard of the gigacasting though?
April 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Have you heard of the gigacasting though?
okay, so, based on decisions they’ve made just this week, we can infer that tesla is giving up on:
- gigacasting
- model 2
- supercharger
- robotaxi
- roadster (lol)
which leaves… AI? *that’s* what’s trading at $180/share?
- gigacasting
- model 2
- supercharger
- robotaxi
- roadster (lol)
which leaves… AI? *that’s* what’s trading at $180/share?
Two-step solution for the problem of Tesla's "innovative" manufacturing processes making cars hard to repair:
1. stop manufacturing
2. stop repairing
1. stop manufacturing
2. stop repairing
Add Gigacasting to the List of Things Tesla Has Given Up On
Tesla’s plan to cast entire chassis was supposed to revolutionize carmaking, but now the company’s reportedly lost faith in the tech.
www.thedrive.com
May 1, 2024 at 8:34 PM
okay, so, based on decisions they’ve made just this week, we can infer that tesla is giving up on:
- gigacasting
- model 2
- supercharger
- robotaxi
- roadster (lol)
which leaves… AI? *that’s* what’s trading at $180/share?
- gigacasting
- model 2
- supercharger
- robotaxi
- roadster (lol)
which leaves… AI? *that’s* what’s trading at $180/share?
Today's Intelligence:
The Gigacasting Insurance Crisis
- Integrated chassis and gigacasting compress manufacturing complexity.
- It's a nightmare to repair.
- Insurers are responding with higher premiums.
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#EVs #Automotive
The Gigacasting Insurance Crisis
- Integrated chassis and gigacasting compress manufacturing complexity.
- It's a nightmare to repair.
- Insurers are responding with higher premiums.
Read More 👇
#EVs #Automotive
#evs #automotive | Stef Gillos
The Gigacasting Insurance Crisis
Today's intelligence:
Chinese factories are "printing" car bodies in massive single chunks of aluminum (gigacasting) instead of welding hundreds of steel parts—makin...
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January 31, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Today's Intelligence:
The Gigacasting Insurance Crisis
- Integrated chassis and gigacasting compress manufacturing complexity.
- It's a nightmare to repair.
- Insurers are responding with higher premiums.
Read More 👇
#EVs #Automotive
The Gigacasting Insurance Crisis
- Integrated chassis and gigacasting compress manufacturing complexity.
- It's a nightmare to repair.
- Insurers are responding with higher premiums.
Read More 👇
#EVs #Automotive
Luca Greco:
⚡️"BYD Enters the Gigacasting Game
After being quiet about the adoption of Gigacastings, BYD is now buying a 9,000 t Giga Press
BYD has invested in the construction of an "integrated body" die casting project, (Gigacasting), for the future platform of its vehicles."
⚡️"BYD Enters the Gigacasting Game
After being quiet about the adoption of Gigacastings, BYD is now buying a 9,000 t Giga Press
BYD has invested in the construction of an "integrated body" die casting project, (Gigacasting), for the future platform of its vehicles."
November 14, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Luca Greco:
⚡️"BYD Enters the Gigacasting Game
After being quiet about the adoption of Gigacastings, BYD is now buying a 9,000 t Giga Press
BYD has invested in the construction of an "integrated body" die casting project, (Gigacasting), for the future platform of its vehicles."
⚡️"BYD Enters the Gigacasting Game
After being quiet about the adoption of Gigacastings, BYD is now buying a 9,000 t Giga Press
BYD has invested in the construction of an "integrated body" die casting project, (Gigacasting), for the future platform of its vehicles."
Imagine the price to get a bespoke subframe to replace a gigacasting
March 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Imagine the price to get a bespoke subframe to replace a gigacasting
It might seem a bit odd, especially since gigacasting promises to revolutionize auto production by reducing costs and complexity. But Slate tells us that there's a method behind its madness.
insideevs.com/news/758345/...
insideevs.com/news/758345/...
The Slate Truck Won't Use Gigacasting. Here's Why It Doesn't Need It
Slate is all about reducing costs by reducing complexity, so why isn't it using Gigacasting?
insideevs.com
May 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
It might seem a bit odd, especially since gigacasting promises to revolutionize auto production by reducing costs and complexity. But Slate tells us that there's a method behind its madness.
insideevs.com/news/758345/...
insideevs.com/news/758345/...
sorry: “gigacasting”?
May 1, 2024 at 8:59 PM
sorry: “gigacasting”?
the whole auto industry loves gigacastings, the easy way to manufacture truck frames *5 seconds later* we regret to announce that the gigacasting literally just sheared away
August 3, 2024 at 2:57 PM
the whole auto industry loves gigacastings, the easy way to manufacture truck frames *5 seconds later* we regret to announce that the gigacasting literally just sheared away
One thing about Elon Musk’s Garbage Cars that we don’t talk enough about: Because of how they’re built (a process called “gigacasting” where the basic structure of the car is formed from a single piece of aluminum) they’re largely unrepairable after getting into accidents, and have to be totalled.
April 16, 2024 at 1:27 PM
One thing about Elon Musk’s Garbage Cars that we don’t talk enough about: Because of how they’re built (a process called “gigacasting” where the basic structure of the car is formed from a single piece of aluminum) they’re largely unrepairable after getting into accidents, and have to be totalled.
this company seems more and more like Theranos every day www.thedrive.com/news/add-gig...
Add Gigacasting to the List of Things Tesla Has Given Up On
Tesla’s plan to cast entire chassis was supposed to revolutionize carmaking, but now the company’s reportedly lost faith in the tech.
www.thedrive.com
May 1, 2024 at 9:05 PM
this company seems more and more like Theranos every day www.thedrive.com/news/add-gig...
A little hard to tell, but this definitely doesn't rule out a cracked gigacasting... disposable ass truck
June 23, 2024 at 6:56 PM
A little hard to tell, but this definitely doesn't rule out a cracked gigacasting... disposable ass truck
Two-step solution for the problem of Tesla's "innovative" manufacturing processes making cars hard to repair:
1. stop manufacturing
2. stop repairing
1. stop manufacturing
2. stop repairing
Add Gigacasting to the List of Things Tesla Has Given Up On
Tesla’s plan to cast entire chassis was supposed to revolutionize carmaking, but now the company’s reportedly lost faith in the tech.
www.thedrive.com
May 1, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Two-step solution for the problem of Tesla's "innovative" manufacturing processes making cars hard to repair:
1. stop manufacturing
2. stop repairing
1. stop manufacturing
2. stop repairing
Well, stop the gigacasting at least
March 28, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Well, stop the gigacasting at least
He fired the team on Gigacasting so that's gone now anyway
May 2, 2024 at 12:20 AM
He fired the team on Gigacasting so that's gone now anyway
You just know Elon insisted on using gigacasting in his shitty cars because he thought it sounded "cool" and "futuristic"
April 16, 2024 at 2:17 PM
You just know Elon insisted on using gigacasting in his shitty cars because he thought it sounded "cool" and "futuristic"
Surprising no one 😂
Toyota reportedly pauses plans for electric Lexus saloon - electrive.com
Toyota has reportedly suspended development of an electric Lexus saloon that was due to enter production from late 2026 using a new gigacasting process. The
www.electrive.com
May 29, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Surprising no one 😂
But but gigacasting!
February 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
But but gigacasting!
Am I looking at this correctly? It looks like that broken aluminum piece is part of the air spring upper mount. If so, it seems to have a very small cross section to be carrying the weight of the vehicle. Resulting damage to the gigacasting is icing on the DFMEA cake.
December 6, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Am I looking at this correctly? It looks like that broken aluminum piece is part of the air spring upper mount. If so, it seems to have a very small cross section to be carrying the weight of the vehicle. Resulting damage to the gigacasting is icing on the DFMEA cake.
The battle for the future of car manufacturing: Toyota takes on Tesla’s gigacasting
https://on.ft.com/3SAdO66
https://on.ft.com/3SAdO66
The battle for the future of car manufacturing: Toyota takes on Tesla’s gigacasting
News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication
on.ft.com
November 6, 2023 at 12:39 AM
The battle for the future of car manufacturing: Toyota takes on Tesla’s gigacasting
https://on.ft.com/3SAdO66
https://on.ft.com/3SAdO66
Maintaining ICE and EV lines means a commitment to multi-propulsion which means incumbent car companies can't take full advantage of cost cutting moves by reconceiving car manufacturing. Tesla did not have this problem and was able to pioneer gigacasting which reduced the number of parts.
July 21, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Maintaining ICE and EV lines means a commitment to multi-propulsion which means incumbent car companies can't take full advantage of cost cutting moves by reconceiving car manufacturing. Tesla did not have this problem and was able to pioneer gigacasting which reduced the number of parts.
Just to let you know: Tesla's Gigacasting makes repairs expensive. Minor damage to large underbody castings (rear/front) may require full replacement, potentially totaling the car. Costs can exceed $10,000. Affected: Model Y, Cybertruck, Model 3 (Highland), newer Model S/X.
February 5, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Just to let you know: Tesla's Gigacasting makes repairs expensive. Minor damage to large underbody castings (rear/front) may require full replacement, potentially totaling the car. Costs can exceed $10,000. Affected: Model Y, Cybertruck, Model 3 (Highland), newer Model S/X.
They spelled Tesla wrong...
$TSLA $TSLAQ
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Toyota-gigacasting-prototype-cuts-production-from-hours-to-minutes
$TSLA $TSLAQ
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Toyota-gigacasting-prototype-cuts-production-from-hours-to-minutes
September 19, 2023 at 1:33 PM
They spelled Tesla wrong...
$TSLA $TSLAQ
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Toyota-gigacasting-prototype-cuts-production-from-hours-to-minutes
$TSLA $TSLAQ
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Toyota-gigacasting-prototype-cuts-production-from-hours-to-minutes
Well, THAT's interesting: GM quietly bought the company that supplies the huge gigacastings to Tesla for its updated #EV range. Hmmmmmmm.
Exclusive: GM snatches key Tesla gigacasting supplier | Reuters
If you can't beat them, buy them.
www.reuters.com
November 15, 2023 at 1:51 PM
Well, THAT's interesting: GM quietly bought the company that supplies the huge gigacastings to Tesla for its updated #EV range. Hmmmmmmm.
Tesla has more Cybertrucks sitting in inventory than it sold through the first three months of the year. Hyundai is pulling back on gigacasting, Rivian is expanding, and we're wondering if tariffs might stifle automotive innovation. It's time for Critical Materials.
insideevs.com/news/758619/...
insideevs.com/news/758619/...
Tesla Has A Three-Month Supply Of Unsold Cybertrucks
Plus, Hyundai delays its Hypercasting plant over tariffs and Rivian greenlights a new $120 million co-location park in Normal.
insideevs.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Tesla has more Cybertrucks sitting in inventory than it sold through the first three months of the year. Hyundai is pulling back on gigacasting, Rivian is expanding, and we're wondering if tariffs might stifle automotive innovation. It's time for Critical Materials.
insideevs.com/news/758619/...
insideevs.com/news/758619/...