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(a) Projected increase in the amount of several elements used in vehicles in million tonnes (Mt) per year, due to the growing electrification of the transport sector (data taken from Bloomberg). (b, c) Increase in the amount of copper in mixed vehicle scrap, due to the switch from combustion to electrical vehicles. The figures are reproduced in modified form with permission from BHP (c) and Bentley (b). Copyright 2022, BHP and Bentley.
