Just went back to read this article. It says increased range is one of the benefits too.
Please let us know when you find out.
"You save on new factory space, CAPEX (eliminate hundreds of welding robots & stamping machines), better NVH, lighter, increased range, make manufacturing simpler by reducing the number of stamping & welding, savings from eliminating tooling/maintenance cost of welding & stamping, vertical integration, better supply chain control, and so many other benefits."
In an auto manufacturing first, Tesla has started building Model Y bodies with two giant single casting pieces for the...
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