Africa: Are Volkswagen’s EVs Made with African Conflict Minerals?
The German carmaker requires substantial amounts of minerals for its transition to electric vehicles. But new research by DW shows that some of Africa’s most notorious smelters are part of Volkswagen’s supply chain. The 3TG raw materials — tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold — are key as the auto industry strives to transition to electric vehicles (EV). These materials are critically important for…