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New breakthroughs at Tesla could halve EV costs

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Tesla, led by Elon Musk, is on the verge of a groundbreaking technological advancement that could revolutionise the way electric vehicles (EVs) are manufactured. 

The company has combined several innovations in a bid to significantly reduce production costs, aligning with Musk’s goal of halving the expenses associated with EV manufacturing, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

One of Tesla’s key innovations is the use of massive presses, exerting 6,000 to 9,000 tons of clamping pressure, to mould the front and rear structures of its Model Y through a process known as “gigacasting.”

This approach has already proven successful in reducing production costs, putting competitors in catch-up mode.

Now, Tesla is closing in on another breakthrough: the ability to die-cast nearly the entire complex underbody of an EV in a single piece, rather than relying on around 400 individual parts, as is the norm in conventional cars.

This innovation is at the core of Tesla’s “unboxed” manufacturing strategy, part of Musk’s ambitious plan to produce tens of millions of more affordable EVs in the next decade while maintaining profitability.

Tesla’s unboxed model involves creating large sub-assemblies of a car simultaneously and assembling them later.

However, specifics about the size and composition of these modular blocks remain subject to speculation.

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Experts in the automotive industry view this development as a game-changer.

Terry Woychowski, President of U.S. engineering firm Caresoft Global and a former executive at General Motors (GM), noted that gigacasting the underbody of an EV has significant implications for the industry but also acknowledged the substantial challenges involved in such a feat.

Sources suggest that Tesla’s new design and manufacturing techniques could allow the company to develop a car from scratch within 18 to 24 months, a timeline significantly shorter than what most rivals currently require, which typically ranges from three to four years.

This innovation could potentially be applied to Tesla’s upcoming small EV, slated for a launch with a $25,000 price tag by the middle of the decade.

Tesla is expected to make a decision on whether to proceed with die-casting the platform as a single piece, possibly as soon as this month, though adjustments may occur during the design validation process.

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LIVE: U.S. bombs Iranian nuclear sites

Trump confirms U.S. B2 bombers targeted three Iranian nuclear sites.

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Trump confirms U.S. B2 bombers targeted three Iranian nuclear sites.


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President Trump confirms U.S. B2 bombers targeted three nuclear sites in Iran.

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Trump confirms U.S. strikes on Iran as Israel targets top Iranian leaders

Trump confirms U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites amid rising tensions; Israel intensifies operations, Iran vows to continue enrichment, and Houthi militants threaten U.S. shipping.

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Trump confirms U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites amid rising tensions; Israel intensifies operations, Iran vows to continue enrichment, and Houthi militants threaten U.S. shipping.


President Trump has confirmed that U.S. forces successfully struck three nuclear facilities in Iran – Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan – with all aircraft safely exiting Iranian airspace. The mission, involving B-2 stealth bombers, comes amid rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Meanwhile, Israel has intensified its military operations, killing three top Iranian military leaders and striking a major nuclear facility in Isfahan. The Israeli chief of staff warned the operation may lead to a prolonged and complex war.

Iran responded by vowing to continue uranium enrichment and said talks with the U.S. are off the table unless Israel halts its attacks. In a parallel move, Houthi militants threatened U.S. and commercial ships in the Red Sea if American strikes continue in support of Israel.

Adding to the volatility, an Iranian drone hit northern Israel, with the IDF confirming the incident—though no casualties were reported. The U.S. State Department is now organising flights to evacuate Americans from Israel.

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Trump announces U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites

Trump announces successful U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, while Israel intensifies its military campaign against Iranian leadership.

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Trump announces successful U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, while Israel intensifies its military campaign against Iranian leadership.

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President Trump announced U.S. strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, confirming all aircraft left Iranian airspace after the operation. Meanwhile, Israel ramped up its military actions against Iran, leading to warnings from Iranian officials and Houthi militants regarding potential escalations.

President Trump announced on Saturday that the United States had successfully completed strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.

In a social media post, he confirmed all U.S. aircraft had exited Iranian airspace following the operation.

This military action was preceded by the deployment of stealth B-2 bombers from Missouri, capable of carrying the GBU-57 bunker buster, a powerful weapon considered effective against the Fordow uranium-enrichment facility.

Trump had earlier indicated to senior aides that he approved attack plans for Iran, awaiting Tehran’s decision on its nuclear program.

Meanwhile, Israel’s military intensified its operations against Iranian military leaders and nuclear sites, announcing the elimination of three senior Iranian figures and strikes on the Isfahan facility. Israel’s military chief warned of a potentially prolonged conflict, describing it as the nation’s most complex military undertaking.

In response, Iranian officials stated their refusal to halt uranium enrichment and indicated that negotiations with the U.S. would only occur if Israel ceased its attacks.

Additionally, the U.S. State Department announced the initiation of flights to facilitate the return of American citizens from Israel.

Houthi militants also issued a warning to target U.S. and commercial vessels in the Red Sea should American attacks in support of Israel commence.

Amidst this, an Iranian drone attack recently damaged a building in northern Israel, marking an acknowledged drone strike by the Israeli military during the ongoing conflict. No casualties were reported from the incident.

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