Will Tesla’s rare-earth-free motor put China’s trade trump card at risk?
- Posted on September 8, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Will Tesla’s rare-earth-free motor put China’s trade trump card at risk?
Elon Musk says Tesla’s new Cybercab motor has no rare earths, but analysts saw the move as only a slight step towards reducing industry reliance – or China’s leverage.
