The raw materials required for technology advancement depend on both current mature technologies and emerging technologies. These materials are integral to the production of semiconductors, electronics, renewable energy systems, and other high-tech components. Some materials are already well-established in industrial use, while others are critical for technologies in their nascent stages.
Raw Materials for Current Mature Technol...

Electric vehicles (EVs) typically require significantly more copper than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. On average, an EV can use about three to four times more copper than a traditional vehicle, primarily due to the following factors:
1. Electric Motors: EVs use electric motors instead of engines, which require more copper for windings.
2. Batteries: The battery packs in EVs, especially lithium-ion batteries, have copper components fo...