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"Tesla already uses aluminum for power cabling because it’s cheap and lighter weight."
Ugh, really ? That offends my sensibilities ...
Robotbeat
on May 1, 2021
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Why? A properly engineered aluminum power cable is superior to a copper one when weight is at a premium.
kube-system
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Aluminum is less ductile and prone to galvanic corrosion. It can definitely be engineered to work properly, but copper is much more forgiving.
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Ugh, really ? That offends my sensibilities ...