[Jonty30]

This is one advancement that can genuinely be attributed to Musk and the development of the automobile, regardless of the merits of his other contributions.

[Tell It Right]

The article doesn't say it, so it may be unrelated. Is this part of the process where Tesla started making "structural batteries" with the EV's battery being practically built into the chassis?

IMHO that's a bad idea and makes battery replacement more expensive. It may add to jarring of the battery during an accident.

[ByteMercenary]

I used to love Nissan cars. I had over time 4 ‘Z’s and then 2 Maximas. Started a family and moved to the minivan world. When considering a new ride a few years ago I immediately thought of a new Nissan. Doing research on the quality and value of today’s Nissan products quickly put me off that trail. Poor quality, crappy CVT transmissions, and a host of other issues convinced me that a Nissan was not for me.

IMHO if Nissan wants to remain viable they had better drop their EV quest (money pit) and put that cash into better quality ICE cars.

[9YearLurker]

You’re kidding yourself if you think Musk is the source of innovation at any of the Deep State tech companies and tech that he’s the front man for.

[alternatives?]

10 percent reduction in just part of the cost of production will be eaten away in one year of inflation.

[catnipman]

happy talk regarding EVs ... making the body from a single panel could be applied to ANY auto, EV or ICE, IF it’s a good idea ...

Plus, this does nothing to reduce the weight of THE battery, extend THE battery’s lifetime, OR extend the battery’s range ... SO, basically doesn’t do ANYTHING at all to improve the basic problems with EVs ...