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BYD says its cast aluminum frame is lighter, tougher, and safer than steel

By Electrek · Summarized & edited by · 2026-06-02
BYD says its cast aluminum frame is lighter, tougher, and safer than steel

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If you’re from Pittsburgh, you may want to sit down for this one: global EV sales leader BYD claims the aluminum frame that underpins its new Yangwang U8L SUV passes a brutal, 12 ton lift test – despite weighing over 100 lbs. less than a comparable steel frame. more…

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