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Blockchain could be a game-changer in EV raw materials supply

Tin raw material photo — An EV on average contains more than 200 kg of minerals, versus just 40 kg in a conventional car. Automakers are required to need a transparent and reliable way to track those materials.

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By:

Bernd Schäfer

March 26, 2024 08:55 AM

As Europe races to become climate-neutral by 2050, the auto industry has become the focal point of carbon emission reduction efforts.

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