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The Magnet That Made the Modern World

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It’s one of the great stories of corporate intrigue: General Motors in the US and Sumitomo in Japan independently conceived the technology, and then worked in secret, racing to commercialize the technology, and without even being aware of the other’s efforts. Today, some 95 percent of permanent magnets are neodymium-iron-boron.

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

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ABB ABB, a Swiss-Swedish multinational corporation, is a significant player in the EV charging infrastructure market. Exploring initiatives to promote responsible sourcing and sustainable mining practices will shed light on the industry’s efforts to minimize environmental and social impacts.