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Tesla’s product design process has become increasingly sophisticated. For example, the vehicle’s thermal systems have evolved from dispersed hoses to highly integrated systems inspired by circuit board design, leading to over 50% reduction in size, energy consumption, and CO2 emissions.
Another achievement is the transition from 2170 cylindrical cells to 4680 battery cells, representing a 5x reduction in factory footprint and volume—an innovation made possible through holistic, cross-disciplinary design teams focusing on speed and integration.