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Tesla's Pioneering Approach and Industry Challenges
Hans, a mechanical engineer with extensive industry insights, comments on Tesla's disruptive strategies. He emphasizes that any automaker must now adapt by radically reducing costs and streamlining manufacturing processes. Tesla set a high bar with its unboxed, minimalist approach—cutting material and capital costs by eliminating traditional manufacturing processes like stamping and painting, especially with models like Cybertruck using stainless steel. Competitors must follow suit by exploring cheaper, innovative materials such as plastics, carbon fiber, or thinner stainless steel, to bring down vehicle costs significantly.