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The top 8 magnets and motors stories of 2025
The Trump administration invested a lot of time during 2025 trying to set up deals to establish rare-earth supply chains that ...
Automakers and aerospace firms are accelerating rare-earth-free motor designs as dependence on neodymium becomes a liability.
China controls about 90% of the entire global supply of rare earth magnets, including their mining and refining. That means that most of the neodymium, dysprosium, and terbium that end up in EV motors ...
It’s not news that the automotive industry’s shift toward electrification is a huge technical challenge. However, the electrification itself represents just one part of a complex puzzle for the ...
This electric powertrain company out of England is putting together the most power-dense electric motors in the automotive ...
A new innovation in electric motor technology is set to redefine the future of transportation. German automotive parts manufacturer Mahle has unveiled a rare earth metal-free electric motor that uses ...
What if the roar of a Ferrari could be reimagined, not silenced, but transformed? In a world where electric vehicles are often associated with quiet efficiency, Ferrari has shattered expectations by ...
Global automakers are expressing serious concerns over a potential shortage of rare-earth magnets from China, which could result in factory closures within weeks. “Without reliable access to these ...
As some entities identify new (or at least overlooked) sources to meet the growing demand for rare earth materials, others are looking toward new tools. UK deep-tech company Materials Nexus announced ...
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