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rare earths

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Lead Story Oct 28, 2026

ORNL launches Motor Decide platform to rank EV motor technologies by supply chain risk

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed Motor Decide, a platform that evaluates electric motor technologies against critical material availability, supply chain stability and long-term resilience. The tool pairs scenario modeling with ORNL's super intelligence approach to help manufacturers make data-driven motor decisions amid uncertain mineral prices.

Priya Sharma

Analysis

EU and China Agree to Halve Chinese Plug-In Hybrid Imports Over Four Years

The EU reached a deal with China to cut imports of Chinese-made plug-in hybrids by half over four years, easing pressure on European automakers. In exchange, China will lower tariffs on roughly €4 billion of EU goods and ease rare earth export restrictions.

Priya Sharma Oct 10, 2026

Electric Vehicles

Chinese rare earth and EV groups form Anhui magnet alliance for traction motors

Sep 25, 2026