The Toyota Prius isn’t exactly a muscle car. But the magnets under the hood certainly pack a punch.
A potential shortage of several rare earth metals (some shown) has spurred research into technologies that don’t require them. Images-of-elements.comHYBRID VIGOR | A vehicle such as the Toyota Prius contains rare earth elements throughout its various advanced technologies, including more than 20 pounds of lanthanum in the battery pack.
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