The finding might question the Chinese monopoly on these raw materials, crucial elements of the green transition and digitization, guaranteeing Europe the security of supplies

The pandemic, the economic crisis and the war in Ukraine have led many auto giants to rethink their supply chains, bringing suppliers as close as possible to avoid shortages of materials

The limits imposed by the new Euro 7 regulation would have put a strain on the production of new internal combustion engine vehicles. Rumours from Brussels suggest that the European Union is working towards equating Euro 7 limits with the current Euro 6 standard.