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Mobility
Tesla unveils rare earth-free Cybercab motor; doubts remain over supply chain shift
Tesla said it has fitted Cybercab with a new electric vehicle motor that does not use rare earths. The motor is 18 percent smaller and 25 percent lighter than its existing high-performance drive unit, and is more efficient, according to Electrek. The company has not disclosed the magnet material used. While the change could matter for supply chains amid tighter Chinese export controls on rare-earth processing, broader adoption beyond Cybercab remains uncertain.
Industry
China EV materials supply chain shifts, with scrapped cars and used batteries seen as key resources by 2050
A study finds China could meet a large share of key materials needed for future electric vehicle production by recycling scrapped EVs and used batteries. While EV adoption boosts new mineral demand, the analysis says end-of-life vehicles and batteries could become major sources of battery and motor materials over coming decades. The outlook varies by material, and depends on technology shifts, policy and how quickly collection and recycling systems are built.
Industry
U.S. considers additional curbs on China-made robots in response to rare earth controls
The United States has begun reviewing possible restrictions on imports of China-made robots, broadening U.S.-China technology competition into robotics and physical AI, the article said. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he was examining imports backed by Chinese government support and could act once the review ends. China responded by adding 10 U.S. companies, including MP Materials and USA Rare Earths, to a dual-use export ban list.
