How Hybrids are robbing the planet of Rare Earths | Automotive.com How Hybrids are robbing the planet of Rare Earths Blog & Enthusiast Discussions

How Hybrids are robbing the planet of Rare Earths | Automotive.com How Hybrids are robbing the planet of Rare Earths Blog & Enthusiast Discussions: "Now comes word that hybrid vehicles are “gobbling” up rare earth metals for use in the construction of their electric motors and batteries. These precious metals are also used in the manufacturing of other electronic gadgets. So now there appears that there is a shortage of this type of materials."