Tesla Rethinks the Assembly Line

The “unboxed” production concept could slash EV manufacturing costs and reduce factory space.—Austin Weber // Senior Editor

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Hyundai develops robot for EV charging

The basic process of assembling automobiles hasn't changed in more than 100 years. But, Tesla has come up with an intriguing alternative. Photo courtesy Tesla Inc.