Tesla’s Tailor Welded Blanks: Engineering Efficiency into the Model Y
One of the most intriguing aspects of Tesla’s body engineering is its innovative use of tailor welded blanks (TWBs)—a lean manufacturing technique that optimizes both material usage and structural performance. In a recent Munro teardown, the team explored how Tesla’s Model Y leverages TWBs in its body side inner components, comparing them to older approaches […]
Tesla Model Y Rear Casting Breakthrough: Teardown Insights on Structure, Tub, and Tow Potential
The Tesla Model Y continues to push boundaries in electric vehicle engineering. And nowhere is that more evident than in its rear mega casting structure. In this teardown review, Munro & Associates explores the vehicle’s rear substructure, trunk tub redesign, and a possible rear tow point—offering detailed insights into Tesla’s ongoing evolution in lean manufacturing […]