The Hobe Sound Journal is Steven's personal notes, photos and ideas on living green in south Florida.It will include the ongoing progress of all of his projects. Steven will point out current internet information, books, and tv shows that he is reading and consulting in order to improve and transform his lifestyle to be more self reliant and eco-friendly.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Toyota Seeks To Ditch Rare Earth Metals from Electric Motors via All Cars Electric
As hybrid cars and electric vehicles increase in market share, rare earth metals like neodymium - a soft metal which is used to create the ultra-strong magnets used in electric motors - are becoming increasingly expensive and sought-after.