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How much of a threat are electric cars to PGMs demand?

Electric vehicles have been the subject of much publicity recently, leading some commentators to question the future of PGMs in the auto industry. While we recognise the growing importance of electric vehicles in the global auto mix, we think that there are good reasons why PGMs will continue to play a central role in controlling noxious emissions over the next decade or so.  

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