"Auto Industry Embracing Aluminum in Electric Vehicles: A Shift Away from Copper In a move that could have significant implications for the future of electric vehicle manufacturing, major automakers have begun to favor aluminum over copper for wiring in their EVs. The decision, driven in part by the lighter weight of aluminum, aims to improve efficiency and range in electric vehicles. However, a structural rise in the cost of copper, a dominant material in electric wiring, has also contributed to this shift. As the demand for EVs continues to grow, the switch to aluminum could have far-reaching consequences for the automotive industry and the global supply chain."
The automakers said they chose aluminum in part because of its lighter weight, but a shift away from copper, the dominant material in electric wiring, has also happened because of a structural rise in ...
