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IDTechEx Looks at the Impact of the European Critical Raw Materials Act on Electric Motors
BOSTON, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The European Commission has proposed the Critical Raw Materials Act to “ensure the EU’s access to a secure, diversified, affordable and sustainable supply of critical raw materials”. This act could have big implications for various technologies and markets, but one that is growing rapidly with a heavy reliance on critical raw materials is the electric vehicle (EV) market, specifically electric motors. IDTechEx’s latest research report on electric motors predicts that yearly demand for rare earth magnets in EV motors will surpass 1 billion kg by 2031. In which case, what impact will this new act have within the EV market?
Europe is extremely dependent on other regions to source and process strategic raw materials; one category highlighted in the act is rare earth elements for magnets, including Nd, Pr, Tb, Dy, Gd, Sm, and Ce. Much of the act focuses on upping the EUs extraction (10% from 3% now), processing and refining (40%), and recycling (15%) of these materials. The act acknowledges that the EU cannot be self-sufficient in this regard but targets that it shall not rely on any specific country for more than 65% of any individual strategic raw material.
Electric motors in EVs heavily utilize rare earth magnets. In 2022, 82% of the electric car market globally was using rare earth based permanent magnet (PM) motors. There are alternative strategies, with European OEMs like Renault, BMW, Mercedes, and Audi presenting magnet free technologies, including wound rotor motors and induction motors. However, IDTechEx’s research found that their market share in 2022 was less than 23% in Europe (the region with the greatest OEM focus on magnet free motors).
In regards to the recycling and magnet content rules, the act sets responsibility on the entity that places the motor vehicle or light means of transport on the market. They must indicate whether they contain PMs, the family of PM (NdFeB, SmCo, AlNiCo, Ferrite), and the location of the electric motors within the vehicle, with steps to remove them. This should help recyclers when it comes time to process motors at the end of life. For cases where the PM content exceeds 0.2kg (electric car PM motors are typically 1-3kg), the share of Nd, Dy, Pr, Tb, B, Sm, Ni, and Co that has been recovered from post-consumer waste shall be made public information. The specific shares of recycled content required are yet to be set.
While the act sets out targets to reduce the EU’s reliance on imported materials, critically, it does not set out how this could be achieved on the demand side. For example, some OEMs may use a magnet free option that greatly reduces the demand for rare earths, but another may not, which has not been reflected in the act. The fact that an OEM not using PMs will not have to declare or be concerned with the recycled content of its magnets is unlikely to be a key driver of OM content reduction. A reduction in PM content per motor or greater adoption of smaller vehicles would also reduce demand, easing the demand, but this is again not accounted for.
The LEVA-EU (Light Electric Vehicle Association) has pointed out in its feedback to the EU Commission that the 0.2kg magnet weight will mean that some vehicle classes, like electric cycles, will be excluded, but a series hybrid cycle may not be. This makes it harder for certain technologies or companies to operate. It also highlights that the supply of components for LEVs (light electric vehicles) is already insufficient, and so companies (especially SMEs) have less choice on where their components are sourced. This act may discriminate against companies sourcing parts from the EU vs non-EU regions.
In IDTechEx’s opinion, the EU Critical Raw Materials Act in its current form will have little impact on the adoption of magnet free motor designs in most EV categories, with initial cost and price volatility of the materials being a much larger driver. However, the act should start to push greater focus onto the recycling of rare earths, which currently only happens on a very small scale. In a market where motors are in greater supply, higher recycled contents or magnet free designs could become a differentiation point for motor manufacturers selling in the EU. But in the opposite case of components being in short supply, this makes it harder for the final vehicle producer if it wishes to comply with the new proposed act.
IDTechEx’s latest iteration of “Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2024-2034” takes a deep dive into motor technology, market adoption, material utilization, and market forecasts. It draws from a large database of vehicles and motors across vehicle segments, including cars, buses, trucks, vans, 2-wheelers, 3-wheeler, microcars, and aircraft.
To find out more about this report, including downloadable sample pages, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Motors.
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Canaan Introduces Revolutionary Bitcoin Mining Heaters for Home and Personal Use in CES 2025
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Canaan INC (NASDAQ: CAN), a leading blockchain hardware manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Avalon Mini 3 and Nano 3S in Las Vegas, CES. The two innovative Bitcoin mining devices are designed to democratize cryptocurrency mining for individuals and turning a home heating system into a crypto mining device.
Product Innovation
Canaan is redefining home cryptocurrency mining with two groundbreaking devices. The Avalon Mini 3, with a Hashrate of 37.5Th/s, offers a unique dual-purpose solution, combining efficient Bitcoin mining with home heating. The app-controlled operation and sleek, quiet design, provides a remarkably easy-to-use, energy-efficient solution for mining newcomers and enthusiasts.
The Avalon Nano 3S, which is upgraded from the widely-welcomed Avalon Nano 3, with a Hashrate of 6Th/s, complements this offering as an affordable, beginner-friendly Bitcoin mining device. Its compact and portable design alongside its low power consumption makes it ideal for individual users while supporting the broader goal of Bitcoin network decentralization.
Reimagining Technology Efficiency
The Avalon Mini 3 can simultaneously mine Bitcoin and warm living spaces, offering homeowners a unique way to offset energy costs and reduce environmental impact. This device gives users innovative access to heat recycling, turning the computational work of Bitcoin mining into a dual-purpose solution that provides both digital currency and home comfort.
“We are committed to making Bitcoin mining accessible to everyone,” said NG Zhang, CEO and founder of Canaan. “The Avalon Mini 3 and Avalon 3S represent our vision of user-friendly, practical mining solutions for the modern individual. We’re reimagining how technology can create value while minimizing environmental waste. The Avalon Mini 3’s ability to generate cryptocurrency while heating your home is a perfect example of our vision for sustainable, multi-purpose technology.”
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During the preorder period till the end of February 2025, the price for Avalon Nano 3S is USD249 and Avalon Mini 3 is USD899 while supplies last.
About Canaan Inc.
Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN), is a technology company focusing on ASIC high-performance computing chip design, chip research and development, computing equipment production, and software services. In 2013, under the leadership of Mr. Nangeng Zhang, founder and CEO, Canaan’s founding team shipped to its customers the world’s first batch of mining machines incorporating ASIC technology in Bitcoin’s history under the brand name Avalon.
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Bybit Joins AI Coin Revolution with AI16Z Listing
DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has added the trending Solana-based AI token, AI16Z, to Bybit Spot on Jan. 6, 2025. The official listing came on the heels of AI16Z’s success on ByVotes, and was followed by a 24-hour gain of 47% after listing on Bybit.
AI16Z was the first ByVotes project to have garnered vast community support for Spot Listing on Bybit in 2025. Since the revamp of the platform, ByVotes has attracted a wave of quality projects from the niche to the high profile. Under the new mechanisms, the Bybit community now has a direct impact on choosing projects for listing on the exchange by casting their votes of confidence via ByVotes. A number of fan favorites made their mark on ByVotes in the past year, including AI-themed LUNAI with a record number of 512 million votes, and other iconic memecoins such as CHILLGUY, LUCE, NEIROCTO, and HPOS10I.
Users may still unlock exclusive rewards trading AI16Z on Bybit Spot in two events: Token Splash and Puzzle Hunt, each with a 50,000 AI16Z prize pool. The token attracted over 72,000 Bybit users in the pre-listing round of community votes on ByVotes, and received some 300,000,000 votes in the two-day voting period.
AI16Z on Bybit Spot
Bybit users have the opportunities to get more out of their AI16Z trades on Bybit:
- AI16Z Token Splash: the newly listed token comes with a 50,000 AI16Z prize pool for both new and seasoned traders. From now to Jan. 20, 2025, the first 3,500 eligible new users to successfully complete two simple tasks will receive 10 AI16Z each. In addition, existing users stand to earn up to 1,000 AI16Z by trading the token.
- AI16Z Puzzle Hunt: A new puzzle hunt for 50,000 AI16Z has kicked off on Bybit. From now to Jan. 21, Bybit users may earn or exchange puzzle pieces for a chance to win from the lucky draw, and the luckiest first 200 users to complete the entire puzzle will get to claim 50 AI16Z.
Registration is required for both events, terms and conditions apply. AI16Z are also available for trades via Bybit Spot Grid Bots.
Since Dec. 25, 2024, the native token of the world’s first investment DAO led by AI agents has doubled in market cap after the listing, well past the $2 billion mark as of this week. Leading the way as blockchain’s decentralized answer to traditional VC, the DAO fuses AI’s advanced power with crypto’s meme culture to raise the bar for intelligent decentralized governance. Powered by the Eliza Framework, the face of the ai16z is AI Marc who is a brainchild of Marc Andreessen.
#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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Get Ready for Bybit’s ‘Keynote with Ben’ Livestream: Unveiling 2025 Vision and Exclusive Prize Pool
DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is gearing up to captivate audiences with its highly anticipated livestream event, Keynote with Ben: In the Driving Seat to the Moon — Beat the Unknown. The event promises to spotlight Bybit’s remarkable journey, its vision for 2025 and beyond, and a series of groundbreaking innovations that redefine the digital finance landscape.
Scheduled for Jan. 21, 2025, at 8 a.m. UTC, the livestream will feature Bybit’s CEO Ben Zhou delivering insights into the future of Web3, Bybit’s ecosystem expansion, and pioneering advancements in wealth management. With a commitment to shaping the next era of decentralized finance, Bybit aims to inspire and inform both its loyal community and newcomers alike.
Exciting Rewards Await
In conjunction with the keynote, Bybit is launching an exclusive campaign running from now to Jan. 21, 2025. Participants have the opportunity to win a share from a generous 5,250 prize pool in combined rewards, including tokens and P2P coupons. The rewards will be distributed through various activities:
- New User Exclusive: New users who sign up and subscribe to the event early can claim a 5 USDT reward on top of Bybit’s 20 USDT sign-up bonus. This offer is limited to the first 150 participants.
- Spread the Word: By sharing the livestream link on social media and submitting proof of their posts, 100 lucky participants will receive a 5 USDT spot airdrop.
- Trade and Win During the Livestream: Participants who trade at least 50 USDT during the livestream can share a 3,300 CHILLGUY prize pool, while new users depositing 100 USDT or more will compete for a 200 GRASS token prize pool.
- Ask and Earn: By submitting thought-provoking questions through the livestream page, 25 standout participants will win 20 USDT P2P coupons, sharing a total prize of $500.
Unveiling a Bullish Vision
Bybit’s 2025 roadmap includes ambitious milestones and transformative strategies designed to empower its users in the evolving Web3 ecosystem. Attendees of the keynote can expect firsthand insights into the company’s accomplishments and its forward-looking initiatives.
The keynote will feature a retrospective on Bybit’s significant milestones achieved in 2024, the unveiling of new ecosystem expansions, and an exploration of cutting-edge Web3 innovations. Additionally, attendees can look forward to announcements about advanced wealth management solutions designed to empower users in a decentralized future.
Bybit invites its community and beyond to join this milestone event, where vision meets action, and opportunities for rewards are plentiful. While the livestream is sure to inspire, the accompanying campaign ensures tangible benefits for those participating in Bybit’s ongoing journey to the moon.
#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk / #BybitLivestream
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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