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Tesla backs away from the giant “gigacasted” chassis
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The invention of gigantic diecasting machines has made it possible for Tesla to cast front and rear subframe assemblies as a single unit. But the predicted move to a single large diecast chassis for the upcoming small vehicle project appears to have been abandoned, according to a recent Reuters report. While technically possible, there are serious engineering questions about the practicality of a one-piece diecast chassis.
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