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"Tesla already uses aluminum for power cabling because it’s cheap and lighter weight." Ugh, really ? That offends my sensibilities ...
by rsync 6y ago
"Tesla already uses aluminum for power cabling because it’s cheap and lighter weight."
Ugh, really ? That offends my sensibilities ...
- Robotbeat 6y agoWhy? A properly engineered aluminum power cable is superior to a copper one when weight is at a premium.
- kube-system 6y agoAluminum is less ductile and prone to galvanic corrosion. It can definitely be engineered to work properly, but copper is much more forgiving.