TOKYO -- An estimated 83% of all used electric vehicles from Japan have been shipped overseas, taking the rare metals they contain with them, the Japan Research Institute said on Tuesday.
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Over 80% of used Japan EVs shipped abroad, research institute says
The cars contain critical minerals worth $115m, prompting call for recirculation
The Japan Research Institute estimates that 94,000 used EVs from Japan have been exported as of last year. (Photo by Hirofumi Yamanaka)
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