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Re:Tesla Cybertruck reservations hit 146,000 by sk5t on Sunday November 24, 2019 @12:35AM (#21618597)
Aluminum is harder to work / weld / repair and is more expensive than steel. Yes, aluminum is much lighter and oxidizes less destructively.

You don't see a lot of manufacturers wasting weight on very robust body panels--in fact, quite the opposite, preferring aluminum or carbon fiber for panels, hood, and roof when practical.

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Re:Tesla Cybertruck reservations hit 146,000 by RobertRoberts on Sunday November 24, 2019 @04:39AM (#21619332)
I really intended to ask for a fair comparison not just ammo for an argument. So thanks for this, my original comment was written poorly.

My experience with aluminum is not great. But I appreciate understanding the value/cost/benefits for different design decisions.

Something in programming that helps a lot is to know when to follow the crowd and when to buck the system.

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