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Xinhua spotlights magnesium alloy as next-gen lightweight material for new energy vehicles

新能源车为什么选“它” ?不止于“减重”

A Xinhua video report from the 'Vibrant China Research Tour' series highlights the growing use of magnesium alloy in new energy vehicles. The material is one-third lighter than aluminum, helping to reduce vehicle weight and extend driving range. It also provides vibration damping and electromagnetic shielding. The report features a visit to Anhui Baomei, a producer of the alloy, and notes the material is already used in applications such as shopping mall cleaning robots.

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The piece frames the adoption of magnesium alloy as part of China's industrial upgrading in the new energy vehicle supply chain.

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