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Re:Volkswagen launches its first all-electric SUV, the ID.4 by jhgb on Friday April 23, 2021 @08:33PM (#26920938)
> To clarify: rare-earths are required for the magnets in EV motors.

Not necessarily; they're just convenient, but not strictly required. Model S vehicles use induction motors and they seem to work just fine.

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