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Trump’s Tariffs Are Wrecking America’s Supply Chain for Critical Minerals

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The Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs is drawing scrutiny, but the real concern isn’t just the cost of Chinese EVs—it’s the impact on the materials those tariffs affect. Nickel, cobalt, and platinum-group elements (PGEs) are indispensable to the U.S. economy, yet the country is overwhelmingly reliant on imports, often … [continued]

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EVs Take 96.2% Share In Norway — Nissan Ariya Best-Seller

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The February auto market saw plugin EVs take 96.2% share in Norway, up from 92.1% year on year. BEVs continue to squeeze out other powertrains, though diesels and HEVs are now outperforming PHEVs. Overall auto volume was 8,949 units, an increase of 21% YoY. The best-selling BEV in February was … [continued]

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