TOKYO -- Honda Motor looks to compete in electric vehicles against established players such as Tesla by fusing its efficient welding technology with an advanced die-casting process as it prepares to introduce a new model in 2026.
Die-casting machine slashes costs while producing parts in 3 minutes

Honda Motor workers inspect an EV battery case made by the automaker's megacasting machine. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)
TOKYO -- Honda Motor looks to compete in electric vehicles against established players such as Tesla by fusing its efficient welding technology with an advanced die-casting process as it prepares to introduce a new model in 2026.