Elektromotoren ohne Magnete: So wollen die Autohersteller der China-Falle bei Seltenen Erden entkommen
Nicht nur die Batterien für Elektroautos kommen fast alle aus China. Auch ein wichtiger Bestandteil vieler Motoren. Doch es gibt Alternativen.
China dominates the global market for rare earth magnets, which pose a significant challenge to Europe's automotive industry. However, there are electric motors that operate without these sought-after resources, gaining popularity in the industry. European industry representatives felt the impact of China's April 2025 export restrictions on certain elements and magnets in 2025.
The restrictions led to production slowdowns in many suppliers, with some even facing supply chain disruptions. The issue extends beyond electric vehicles, as rare earth magnets are also found in traditional car components like electric window regulators and wiper motors. The critical materials, including neodymium, praseodymium, and dysprosium, are not particularly rare in the Earth's crust, but their mining and processing are concentrated in a few countries.
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