Toyota Aims To Reduce EV Costs With Gigacasting Machine: Report
Toyota Aims To Reduce EV Costs With Gigacasting Machine: Report
Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) reportedly plans to install a large gigacasting machine at one of its Japanese plants by the end of this year.
據報道,豐田汽車公司(NYSE:TM)計劃在今年年底前在該公司的一個日本工廠安裝一臺大型半導體機。
This move is part of Toyota's strategy to reduce electric vehicle (EV) production costs by implementing a manufacturing technique that Tesla has successfully utilized, reported Nikkei Asia.
這一舉措是豐田降低電動汽車(EV)生產成本的策略的一部分,該策略是通過採用特斯拉成功使用的製造技術來實現的,據日經亞洲報道。
Japanese company Ube Machinery manufactures massive gigacasting equipment.
日本公司宇部機械製造了大型半導體設備。
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閱讀:據報道,豐田的雷克薩斯計劃在中國建立自己的工廠,用於UX混合動力車和BEV的生產。
The machine, located at a production center in Aichi prefecture, will be one of Japan's largest casting machines, delivering 9,000 tonnes of clamping pressure.
這臺機器位於愛知縣的一個生產中心,將是日本最大的鑄造機之一,提供9000噸的夾緊力。
As per the report, gigacasting machines generally exert at least 6,000 tonnes of force and create large vehicle modules by merging multiple components using molten aluminum alloy injected into a molding machine under high pressure.
根據該報告,大型半導體機通常至少施加6000噸的壓力,並通過在高壓下將熔化的鋁合金注入到模具機中合併多個元件來創建大型車輛模塊。
By molding multiple components in one step, EV makers can reduce vehicle weight and boost production efficiency.
通過一步成型多個元件,電動汽車製造商可以減輕車輛重量並提高生產效率。
Read: Toyota Expands EV Production With New Fukuoka Battery Plant: Report
閱讀:豐田通過新的福岡電池工廠擴大了電動汽車生產。
Toyota will introduce gigacasting with the LF-ZC, a next-generation Lexus EV scheduled for launch in 2026.
豐田將在2026年推出下一代雷克薩斯電動車LF-ZC,並引入特大型鑄造技術。
The gigacasting machine at Toyota will be used to prototype EV components, not mass production. Toyota will evaluate if the technology reduces parts, streamlines processes, and results in lighter EVs.
豐田的特大型鑄造機將用於電動車元件的原型製作,而非大規模生產。豐田將評估該技術是否減少零部件、簡化流程,並使電動車更輕。
Toyota intends to reinvest profits from its successful hybrid business into EV development to catch up with global competitors.
豐田打算將其成功的混合動力業務利潤重新投資於電動車研發,以趕上全球競爭對手。
As per the report, over 10 companies, mostly in the U.S., Europe, and China, are adopting gigacasting. Tesla uses gigapresses with clamping pressures between 6,000 and 9,000 tonnes. Honda has deployed a 6,000-tonne gigacasting machine at a research facility in Tochigi and Nissan plans to install a 6,000-tonne machine by fiscal 2027, aiming to cut component weight by 20%.
根據報告,超過10家公司,主要位於美國、歐洲和中國,正在採用特大型鑄造技術。 特斯拉使用帶有6,000至9,000噸夾緊壓力的特大型壓鑄機。 本田在栃木的研究設施部署了一臺6,000噸的特大型壓鑄機,而日產計劃到2027財年安裝一臺6,000噸的設備,旨在減輕零部件重量20%。
Toyota stock has gained around 14% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via ActivePassive International Equity ETF (NYSE:APIE) and Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF (NYSE:AVIV).
豐田股價在過去12個月上漲約14%。 投資者可以通過ActivePassive國際股票ETF(NYSE:APIE)和Avantis國際大盤價值ETF(NYSE:AVIV)獲得該股票的投資機會。
Also Read: Toyota's Bold Move: Gasoline Cars May Be Phased Out As Hybrids Take Over
另請閱讀:豐田的大膽舉措:隨着混合動力車的嶄露頭角,汽油車將逐步淘汰
Price Action: TM shares are up 1.74% at $184.50 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
價格走勢:上週三最後一次檢查時,豐田股價上漲1.74%,報184.50美元。
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