The goal was accomplished with a new kind of cable called 3M Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced, or ACCR.

3M ACCR derives its strength and durability from its core, which is made of aluminum oxide fibers embedded in high-purity aluminum.

This means the power company can send a lot more electricity without bigger or more numerous lines.

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The goal was accomplished with a new kind of cable called 3M Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced, or ACCR. 3M ACCR derives its strength and durability from its core, which is made of aluminum oxide fibers embedded in high-purity aluminum. This means the power company can send a lot more electricity without bigger or more numerous lines.

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