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Toyota Developing Electric Motor With Less Rare Earth Metals

01/19/2011
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    The Toyota Prius may be one of the most popular hybrid cars on the planet, but Toyota believes they can make it even greener. As such, they are researching and developing a new electric motor that is cheaper and requires less rare earth metals to make. In a statement, Toyota said that the technology would also reduce the company's dependency on China, which currently produces <strong>97 percent</strong> of the rare earth metals needed for many high-tech products.
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  • Prius Concept Vehicle
    The Toyota Prius may be one of the most popular hybrid cars on the planet, but Toyota believes they can make it even greener. As such, they are researching and developing a new electric motor that is cheaper and requires less rare earth metals to make. In a statement, Toyota said that the technology would also reduce the company's dependency on China, which currently produces <strong>97 percent</strong> of the rare earth metals needed for many high-tech products.
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  • Prius Concept Vehicle
    The Toyota Prius may be one of the most popular hybrid cars on the planet, but Toyota believes they can make it even greener. As such, they are researching and developing a new electric motor that is cheaper and requires less rare earth metals to make. In a statement, Toyota said that the technology would also reduce the company's dependency on China, which currently produces <strong>97 percent</strong> of the rare earth metals needed for many high-tech products.
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  • Prius Concept Vehicle
    The Toyota Prius may be one of the most popular hybrid cars on the planet, but Toyota believes they can make it even greener. As such, they are researching and developing a new electric motor that is cheaper and requires less rare earth metals to make. In a statement, Toyota said that the technology would also reduce the company's dependency on China, which currently produces <strong>97 percent</strong> of the rare earth metals needed for many high-tech products.
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  • Prius Concept Vehicle
    The Toyota Prius may be one of the most popular hybrid cars on the planet, but Toyota believes they can make it even greener. As such, they are researching and developing a new electric motor that is cheaper and requires less rare earth metals to make. In a statement, Toyota said that the technology would also reduce the company's dependency on China, which currently produces <strong>97 percent</strong> of the rare earth metals needed for many high-tech products.
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  • Prius Concept Vehicle
    The Toyota Prius may be one of the most popular hybrid cars on the planet, but Toyota believes they can make it even greener. As such, they are researching and developing a new electric motor that is cheaper and requires less rare earth metals to make. In a statement, Toyota said that the technology would also reduce the company's dependency on China, which currently produces <strong>97 percent</strong> of the rare earth metals needed for many high-tech products.
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  • Prius Concept Vehicle
    The Toyota Prius may be one of the most popular hybrid cars on the planet, but Toyota believes they can make it even greener. As such, they are researching and developing a new electric motor that is cheaper and requires less rare earth metals to make. In a statement, Toyota said that the technology would also reduce the company's dependency on China, which currently produces <strong>97 percent</strong> of the rare earth metals needed for many high-tech products.
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Prius Engine

The Toyota Prius may be one of the most popular hybrid cars on the planet, but Toyota believes they can make it even greener. As such, they are researching and developing a new electric motor that is cheaper and requires less rare earth metals to make. In a statement, Toyota said that the technology would also reduce the company's dependency on China, which currently produces 97 percent of the rare earth metals needed for many high-tech products.

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