Luxury car manufacturers Ferrari and BMW are set to make a significant shift in their production processes, joining the likes of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla and Chinese automakers in adopting aluminum over copper for their vehicles. The move is expected to save the companies millions of dollars in production costs, as aluminum is significantly cheaper than copper. The switch is also seen as a step towards reducing the environmental impact of their manufacturing processes, as aluminum is generally more recyclable and requires less energy to produce. Industry experts predict that this trend could have far-reaching implications for the global automotive market, potentially paving the way for widespread adoption of aluminum in vehicle production.
Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminium Reuters