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Diving into the details, Monroe describes some production elements including a “skillet” transfer system and die-casting molds known as the Giga Press. Over time, Tesla has refined its manufacturing processes, transitioning from multi-component to single-piece mega casting, which greatly optimizes efficiency and reduces labor costs. Monroe relays Volkswagen's shock that Tesla can produce a vehicle in just ten hours, whereas VW predicts their own assembly time to be around 30 hours. This stark difference highlights the various efficiencies being executed at Tesla's plant.