Tesla Scraps Gigacasting Plans Amidst Strategic Shifts

by AutoExpert   |  3 May, 2024

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Remember when Tesla was all, "Gigacasting is the future! Giant car parts, robots, super cheap!"? Yeah, forget that noise. Apparently, that whole game-changing plan is in the trash because...well, it's Tesla. Is anyone surprised at this point?

Gigacasting: Ambitious Dream or Total Mess?

The idea was cool, I'll give 'em that. Giant molds, less fussy manufacturing, and they were even gonna try making the whole dang car underbody in one piece. But like, also, that sounds hard. And expensive. And let's face it, when has Tesla ever launched something complicated on time?

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So, why ditch the plan now? Well, things aren't so sunshine-and-roses for Tesla lately. Sales slowing down, those Chinese car companies breathing down their neck, and let's not even talk about those profit margins. They've been cutting jobs, losing execs – and now this.

Seems like they're changing their whole game plan. You know how Elon's been on that "Forget cars, we're all about AI!" kick? Looks like they're REALLY going for it now. Self-driving, robotaxis, that whole shebang. Gigacasting probably seemed less important next to those robot dreams.

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The "Team Tesla" Exodus

Speaking of things changing... Remember that whole "deep bench of execs" thing Musk bragged about? Yeah, about half of those folks are outta there. CFO, charging team leader, a top engineer – poof! Makes you wonder if maybe leaving the sinking ship seemed like a good idea, ya know?

Could just be cutting costs, but it ain't a great look, that's for sure.

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What Now? Who the Heck Knows

Honestly, who can even predict where Tesla's going? Elon changes his mind faster than I change Netflix shows. One thing's for sure, they're always good for a wild ride, and who knows what crazy thing they'll come up with next?

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What do YOU guys think? Is this a smart move, or are we watching the wheels fall off? Let's chat in the comments!

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