> But Tesla has since halted the effort, opting to stick with its more proven method of casting vehicle underbodies in three pieces: two gigacasted front and re

> But Tesla has since halted the effort, opting to stick with its more proven method of casting vehicle underbodies in three pieces: two gigacasted front and rear sections and a midsection made of aluminum and steel frames to store batteries, according to the two sources familiar with the matter. That is largely the same three-piece method the company has used for its past two new models, the Model Y crossover SUV and the Cybertruck pickup. I feel like three piece "gigacasting" still has to be advantageous over the normal process that involves hundreds of pieces.