On September 4, 2026, Musk posted to announce that the motors of Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi have completely freed themselves from reliance on rare-earth metals, seen as a key technological breakthrough in responding to China's supply-chain control over rare-earth export restrictions.
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2026-10-04 06:35 · 🖼 9月4日，马斯克发文称，特斯拉Cybercab使用不含稀土金属的电机，同时维持相同续航，“这极难实现”。
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马斯克：Cybercab无人车驱动电机稀土用量归零 续航不打折
2026-10-07 16:53 · 无人驾驶出租车的驱动电机完全不使用稀土金属，续航里程与常规稀土永磁电机保持一致，马斯克直言“做到这一点极为不易”。
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Tesla Releases Cybercab with Rare-Earth-Free Motors, Avoiding Risks in China's Rare-Earth Supply Chain
2026.09.04 · Official claim
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