Volvo will mimic a strategy of Tesla for upcoming models.
Volvo is adopting a process called"mega casting" for aluminum parts in order to simplify manufacturing of future electric vehicles.
The process involves use of large single aluminum castings for major components, such as the floor structure. This reduces weight and allows designers to make better use of interior space, according to Volvo. Mega casting also reduces manufacturing complexity, which will lead to cost savings and a lower environmental impact, Volvo claims.It also sounds similar to what Tesla is planning to implement at its new Texas factory, beginning with the Model Y.
A new battery assembly plant will place cells into modules and packs, while the assembly area will be modified for EV-specific processes, such as marrying the battery pack to the vehicle structure. The plant's logistics area will also get upgrades to optimize the flow of parts.Opened in 1964, the Torslanda factory currently has an annual production capacity of 300,000 cars. That makes it the automaker's largest plant, and it was once the largest single workplace in Sweden, Volvo claims.
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