Tesla has combined a series of innovations to make a technological breakthrough that could transform the way it makes electric vehicles and help Elon Musk achieve his aim of halving production costs.

Two of the sources said Tesla’s previously unreported new design and manufacturing techniques meant the company could develop a car from the ground up in 18 to 24 months, while most rivals can currently take anywhere from three to four years.

  • Umbrias@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The trick is to simply do less rigorous engineering and worse manufacturing.

    Solved it for ya.