The world's first electric car without metals or minerals is launched - and it doesn't work

What happens if electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies like wind turbines and solar panels suddenly had to be produced entirely without resources from mining? eNimon, the first electric car ever made without metals or minerals, answers that question.

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 90 percent of an average electric car consists of resources derived from mining. eNimon, or the Nomine car, is stripped from all of these materials. It is completely transparent, lacks all characteristics that make a car a car, and it can't move an inch. Simply put, it shows a future without access to mined metals and minerals.

 

 

"Without mining, there are no EVs, no wind turbines, no solar panels," says Mats Eriksson, President at Business Area Mining at Sandvik. "Sustainable mining is the backbone of the green transition and fundamental to achieving global sustainability goals."

The world is facing a critical challenge in its push toward sustainability: current mining output cannot meet the rapidly rising demand for the minerals essential for clean energy technologies. Electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines and solar panels all depend on critical materials like lithium, copper and nickel, yet the supply of these resources is falling dangerously behind demand.

For example:

• An EV requires six times the mineral inputs of a conventional vehicle.
• An onshore wind plant needs nine times more mineral resources than a gas-fired plant.
• Meeting net-zero goals by 2050 would require up to five times more production of lithium, nickel and cobalt compared to today's levels.

Without scaling up sustainable mining practices material shortages are likely threatening not only climate targets but also global electrification and decarbonization efforts.

Sandvik is addressing this urgent issue by spotlighting the essential role of sustainable mining in creating the technologies that define modern life and drive the electrification of the world. eNimon 'The nomine car' installation, now on display at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, offers a thought-provoking visualization of what happens if these critical materials are no longer available.

"eNimon symbolizes what's at stake if the world fails to recognize and expand mining's essential contributions to sustainable development. This installation challenges perceptions of mining—not as a dirty, outdated industry, but as a high-tech, innovative and essential enabler of the green technologies shaping our future" Mats Eriksson concludes.

For more information about eNimon and how Sandvik is driving innovation in mining, visit home.sandvik/nominecar

Sandvik Group

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers' processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about SEK 123 billion in more than 150 countries.

 

 

 

 

 

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What happens if electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies like wind turbines and solar panels suddenly had to be produced entirely without resources from mining? eNimon, the first electric car ever made without metals or minerals, answers that question.

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 90 percent of an average electric car consists of resources derived from mining. eNimon, or the Nomine car, is stripped from all of these materials. It is completely transparent, lacks all characteristics that make a car a car, and it can't move an inch. Simply put, it shows a future without access to mined metals and minerals.

 

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"Without mining, there are no EVs, no wind turbines, no solar panels," says Mats Eriksson, President at Business Area Mining at Sandvik. "Sustainable mining is the backbone of the green transition and fundamental to achieving global sustainability goals."

The world is facing a critical challenge in its push toward sustainability: current mining output cannot meet the rapidly rising demand for the minerals essential for clean energy technologies. Electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines and solar panels all depend on critical materials like lithium, copper and nickel, yet the supply of these resources is falling dangerously behind demand.

For example:

• An EV requires six times the mineral inputs of a conventional vehicle.
• An onshore wind plant needs nine times more mineral resources than a gas-fired plant.
• Meeting net-zero goals by 2050 would require up to five times more production of lithium, nickel and cobalt compared to today's levels.

Without scaling up sustainable mining practices material shortages are likely threatening not only climate targets but also global electrification and decarbonization efforts.

Sandvik is addressing this urgent issue by spotlighting the essential role of sustainable mining in creating the technologies that define modern life and drive the electrification of the world. eNimon 'The nomine car' installation, now on display at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, offers a thought-provoking visualization of what happens if these critical materials are no longer available.

"eNimon symbolizes what's at stake if the world fails to recognize and expand mining's essential contributions to sustainable development. This installation challenges perceptions of mining—not as a dirty, outdated industry, but as a high-tech, innovative and essential enabler of the green technologies shaping our future" Mats Eriksson concludes.

For more information about eNimon and how Sandvik is driving innovation in mining, visit home.sandvik/nominecar

Sandvik Group

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers' processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about SEK 123 billion in more than 150 countries.

 

 

 

 

 

Video - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2804945/eNimon.mp4

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The world's first electric car without metals or minerals is launched - and it doesn't work

The world's first electric car without metals or minerals is launched - and it doesn't work

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BizCard, an AI-powered digital business card platform designed for distraction-free, in-person networking, announced that during its recent Product Hunt debut, it was ranked #2 Product of the Week for the first week of January 2026, and #1 Product of the Day on Dec. 29, 2025.

The recognition reflects a broader shift among professionals toward networking tools that prioritize presence, particularly for real-world environments such as conferences, trade shows, and professional meetups.

BizCard combines a physical, E-ink business card with AI-driven profile management, voice-based AI assistance, and intelligent note-taking—allowing professionals to exchange information naturally in person, without phones, QR codes, or app switching.

Rethinking Networking in a Phone-First World

Each year, more than 32,000 expos take place globally, attracting over 60 million unique attendees. Yet despite the scale of in-person events, networking experiences have become increasingly fragmented. Traditional paper business cards are static, wasteful, and difficult to manage. QR-code-based exchanges require participants to unlock phones, navigate apps, and momentarily disengage from face-to-face conversations.

As AI tools become more powerful, in-person interactions have quietly become more distracted.

BizCard was created to address this tension by enabling information exchange without interrupting human presence.

A Distraction-Free Offline Networking Tool

At the core of BizCard's offline experience is a distraction-free E-ink business card, paired with optional NFC-enabled accessories such as wristbands. With a simple tap, users can share their professional profile, links, and notes without unlocking a phone or breaking eye contact.

Profiles can be updated digitally and customized for different events, industries, or audiences, eliminating the need for reprints while keeping the physical interaction intentional and focused.

AI That Works After the Conversation

While BizCard emphasizes screen-free experience at the moment, its platform is powered by AI designed to enhance communication efficiency after the exchange.

After each interaction, BizCard's AI can automatically organize contacts, capture structured conversation notes, generate summaries and reminders, and support personalized follow-up workflows, including voice-based assistance.

By shifting AI-driven capabilities to after the conversation, BizCard allows professionals to stay present during interactions while reducing the administrative burden that typically follows events.

"As AI and automation accelerate, the real challenge is not adding more technology to human interactions, but knowing when to remove it," said Jack Kam, Co-Founder of BizCard. "BizCard is designed to keep in-person moments human, while letting AI handle the work that happens after the conversation."

During its Product Hunt launch, BizCard engaged actively with the global maker and professional community, answering questions about hardware design, product philosophy, and real-world usage at live events.

Early feedback highlighted strong interest from professionals who are seeking more present, human-centered ways to network and follow up meaningfully after in-person interactions.

BizCard's Product Hunt page can be viewed at https://www.producthunt.com/products/bizcard-3

Start creating your AI BizCard: https://card.biz/download?ref=producthunt

About BizCard

BizCard is an AI-powered digital business card platform designed to help professionals build better connections online and offline. By combining intelligent profile management with distraction-free hardware, BizCard enables more authentic, efficient, and human networking experiences.

Learn more about BizCard: https://card.biz

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BizCard Earns #1 Product of the Day on Product Hunt with a Distraction-Free Offline Networking Experience