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Comment by rsync

5 years ago

"Tesla already uses aluminum for power cabling because it’s cheap and lighter weight."

Ugh, really ? That offends my sensibilities ...

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Robotbeat  5 years ago

Why? A properly engineered aluminum power cable is superior to a copper one when weight is at a premium.

  • kube-system  5 years ago

    Aluminum is less ductile and prone to galvanic corrosion. It can definitely be engineered to work properly, but copper is much more forgiving.