This EV can't even move!
Sandvik's well executed eNIMON mining-free EV car meme is a reminder that without minerals, there is simply no sustainable future.
Sandvik’s eNimon meme car—a see-through shell on blocks, free of every mined mineral—exposes the hard truth behind electric mobility. Strip away the lithium, copper, steel, and rare earths, and what’s left is a static sculpture, not a vehicle. This bold concept from a major mining equipment supplier emphasises a simple fact: sustainable transport and renewable energy depend entirely on responsible mining to deliver the raw materials that make them real.
Here are top 5 EV car areas that mining enables:
Battery Lifeblood: Lithium, cobalt, and nickel—mined globally—are the core of EV batteries, enabling the energy storage needed for zero-emission driving; without them, eNimon has no power source.
Wiring Essentials: Copper, extracted through mining, forms the conductive backbone for efficient electrical systems in vehicles. This is why eNimon, without the copper, is unable to transmit even a spark.
Structural Strength: Steel and aluminium, derived from iron ore and bauxite mining, provide the lightweight, durable frames that make EVs safe and efficient. eNimon’s ghostly shell shows the fragility without these metals.
Motor Magnetism: Rare earth elements like neodymium, mined for powerful permanent magnets, drive EV motors’ high performance. eNimon lacks the torque to move an inch.
Tech Integration: Over 90% of an EV’s components rely on mined minerals for semiconductors, sensors, and displays. eNimon is completely unconnected.
eNimon doesn’t just mock the idea of a mining-free future, it demands action. Scale up ethical mining now, or the green revolution stays parked.