Tesla is sourcing some stainless steel panels for the exterior of its new Cybertruck from Finnish supplier Outokumpu Oyj.
Inc. is sourcing some stainless steel panels for the exterior of its new Cybertruck from Finnish supplier Outokumpu Oyj, which has worked to accommodate theThe materials will be shipped to Tesla’s assembly factory in Austin, marking a major product shift for Outokumpu, the people said, asking not to be identified because the contract is private. The Helsinki-based company is Europe’s largest producer of stainless steel, and is well known for working with automakers when making exhaust systems.
Musk, who has claimed the stainless steel exterior is “bulletproof,” is expected to update investors on the production of Tesla’s first pickup on an Oct. 18 conference call after the company reports its latest earnings.Musk has championed the use of the material, which helps gives the Cybertruck its Blade Runner-esque look and eliminates the need for paint.
Tesla may be using a more modern, higher-tech stainless steel. It filed for a patent for an “ultra-hard cold-worked steel alloy.” The material was designed for “improved hardness and corrosion resistance for high-performance applications including automobile parts.”
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