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China eyes new grip on EV sector with high-performance rare-earth rubber

Headline via South China Morning Post · first report 9 Nov, 15:30 IST, latest 9 Nov, 15:30 IST

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So far only South China Morning Post has reported this (9 Nov, 15:30 IST). It will be marked Verified when a second, independent news organisation reports it. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report9 Nov, 15:30 IST
Latest report9 Nov, 15:30 IST
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China’s high-performance rare-earth rubber faces a commercial test as manufacturers seek to expand its use in electric vehicle (EV) and heavy-duty tyres, with market data suggesting it commands a higher price than conventional synthetic rubber. Rare-earth…

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