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，豐田汽車股份有限公司（紐交所：TM）計劃在今年年底之前在日本的一個工廠安裝一臺大型機械鑄造機。
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生產成本的策略的一部分，該策略是通過採用特斯拉成功應用的製造技術來實現的，據日本經濟新聞報道。
Japanese company Ube Machinery manufactures massive gigacasting equipment.
日本公司宇部機械製造大型機械鑄造設備。
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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.
該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噸夾持壓力。
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.
根據報道，大型機械鑄造機通常施加至少6000噸的壓力，並通過將熔融鋁合金注入高壓的模具機，將多個元件合併成大型車輛模塊。
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，提高生產效率。
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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，採用巨型鑄造技術。
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.
豐田的巨型鑄造機將用於原型電動車元件的設計，而不是批量生產。豐田將評估這項技術是否可以減少零件、簡化流程，並實現電動車的輕量化。
Toyota intends to reinvest profits from its successful hybrid business into EV development to catch up with global competitors.
豐田計劃將其成功的混合動力業務的利潤重新投資到電動車的開發中，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，在美國、歐洲和中國等地，已有10多家公司採用巨型鑄造技術。特斯拉使用夾緊壓力在6000至9000噸的巨型壓鑄機。本田在栃木的一個研究設施部署了一臺6000噸的巨型鑄造機，日產公司計劃到2027財年安裝一臺6000噸的機器，旨在減輕零件重量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).
豐田股票在過去12個月中上漲了約14%。投資者可以通過ActivePassive International Equity ETF (NYSE:APIE)和Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF (NYSE:AVIV)來投資該股票。
Also Read: Toyota's Bold Move: Gasoline Cars May Be Phased Out As Hybrids Take Over
推薦閱讀：豐田的大膽舉動：混合動力車可能取代汽油車。
Price Action: TM shares are up 1.74% at $184.50 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
價格走勢：週三最後一次查詢，豐田股票在盤前上漲1.74%，報184.50美元。
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