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.
据报道,丰田汽车股份有限公司(纽交所:TM)计划在今年年底之前在日本的一个工厂安装一台大型机械铸造机。
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.
这一举措是丰田降低电动汽车生产成本的策略的一部分,该策略是通过采用特斯拉成功应用的制造技术来实现的,据日本经济新闻报道。
Japanese company Ube Machinery manufactures massive gigacasting equipment.
日本公司宇部机械制造大型机械铸造设备。
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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.
该机器位于爱知县的一个生产中心,将是日本最大的铸造机之一,提供9000吨夹持压力。
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.
根据报道,大型机械铸造机通常施加至少6000吨的压力,并通过将熔融铝合金注入高压的模具机,将多个元件合并成大型车辆模块。
By molding multiple components in one step, EV makers can reduce vehicle weight and boost production efficiency.
通过一步成型多个元件,电动汽车制造商可以减轻车辆重量,提高生产效率。
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Toyota will introduce gigacasting with the LF-ZC, a next-generation Lexus EV scheduled for launch in 2026.
丰田将在2026年推出下一代雷克萨斯电动车LF-ZC,采用巨型铸造技术。
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.
丰田的巨型铸造机将用于原型电动车元件的设计,而不是批量生产。丰田将评估这项技术是否可以减少零件、简化流程,并实现电动车的轻量化。
Toyota intends to reinvest profits from its successful hybrid business into EV development to catch up with global competitors.
丰田计划将其成功的混合动力业务的利润重新投资到电动车的开发中,以赶上全球竞争对手。
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%.
根据报告,在美国、欧洲和中国等地,已有10多家公司采用巨型铸造技术。特斯拉使用夹紧压力在6000至9000吨的巨型压铸机。本田在栃木的一个研究设施部署了一台6000吨的巨型铸造机,日产公司计划到2027财年安装一台6000吨的机器,旨在减轻零件重量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).
丰田股票在过去12个月中上涨了约14%。投资者可以通过ActivePassive International Equity ETF (NYSE:APIE)和Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF (NYSE:AVIV)来投资该股票。
Also Read: Toyota's Bold Move: Gasoline Cars May Be Phased Out As Hybrids Take Over
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Price Action: TM shares are up 1.74% at $184.50 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
价格走势:周三最后一次查询,丰田股票在盘前上涨1.74%,报184.50美元。
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