How much copper is used in making a typical car?

Question

How much copper is used in making a typical car?

Answer 1

A car after 2000, 10-12 pounds.

Pre 2000's, 20-23 pounds.

Yeah. Alot.

Answer 2

There is a movement to change the 12 volts systems in use now to a 36 volt system. This will allow manufacturers to reduce the amount of copper by a substantial percentage.

Answer 3

It's used primarily in the electrical system,

(wiring & coils - alternator, starter motor, solenoids.)

Sometimes in brass & bronze springs, some

copper crush washers & gaskets.

AC makes a difference with copper used in it's

cooling and condenser coils.

Wild A** guess: about 8 pounds.

Answer 4

About 55 lb, 45 in electrical, 10 in non-electrical. Starter motor and its cables to the battery alone are 15+ lbs. Also consider wires throughout car, all the solenoids and motors. The structural is mostly the radiator, A/C components,  and certain plumbing fixtures.

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