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Despite Concerns Rare Earth Free Motors Take a Back Seat in EVs

The sourcing of materials and components is becoming an increasingly discussed topic across multiple industries. One huge growth sector is the electric vehicle (EV) market, with IDTechEx predicting 4 fold growth in electric car sales over the next 10 years. Much of the conversation is focused on battery materials, but the rare earths used in the magnets in electric motors are another key concern.

Supply Chain Analysis: Semiconductor Suppliers to Tier Ones & OEMs

Innovation map of supply chain analysis from semiconductor suppliers to tier ones and automotive OEMs.

Mobileye: Automotive Radar

Mobileye is a giant in chips for advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) applications in the automotive market, creating massive success with its EyeQ range of products. For some years now it has been promising an automotive radar for 2025 to beat the competition. At CES 2024, Mobileye showed substantive progress towards this promise.

Removing Rare-Earths Drives Demand for Copper in EV Motors

Electric motors are a core component of electrification in the automotive market. The market has heavily relied on rare earths for the permanent magnets used in these motors, but, as many will be aware, there is a drive to eliminate these rare earths due to their price volatility and environmental impact. Alternative motor technologies can often present a new and increased demand for copper.

Schaeffler: Magnet Free Motors

IDTechEx learned more about Schaeffler's magnet free motor technology for electric vehicles.

Qualcomm: Unlocking Software-Defined Vehicles

This is a full company profile on Qualcomm Technologies. IDTechEx Technology Analyst James Falkiner attended IAA Mobility (also known as the Munich Motorshow) where he had a discussion with Qualcomm's Hans Christian Thiel. IDTechEx also attended a talk by Qualcomm's CEO, Cristiano Amon, where he discussed software-defined vehicles (SDV).