Japan parts maker ships rare-earth-free sunroof motors for German cars

Mitsuba cuts out neodymium amid industry shift to avoid price swings, supply risks The new motor no longer needs the neodymium contained in earlier versions. (Mitsuba) TOKYO — Japanese automotive parts maker Mitsuba has begun shipping sunroof motors that contain no rare-earth elements to German luxury automakers, the company said Thursday.

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