Episode 31—Assembly News Now
Tesla’s Efficiency Edge Faces a Toyota Reality Check

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Tesla has been one of the most closely watched manufacturers in the auto industry. And a new comparison of automakers by workforce efficiency shows a complicated picture.
In this episode of ASSEMBLY News Now, we look at how Tesla stacks up against Toyota and BYD, and what the numbers suggest about manufacturing efficiency, workforce scale and the changing competitive landscape in the global auto industry.
This episode also covers:
- Birdstop drones borrow from automotive manufacturing.
- High-speed razor cartridge assembly.
- A potential Toyota expansion.
- A high-speed press for EV production.
Tune in on the first Tuesday of each month for the latest episode of ASSEMBLY News Now.
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