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Catalytic converters, which control exhaust emissions, are typically found in the undercarriage of a vehicle and contain precious metals including rhodium, palladium and platinum.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2024

Catalytic converters are valuable targets for thieves as they contain precious metals which can be sold.

From BBC • May 27, 2024

Catalytic converters, devices that reduce a vehicle’s harmful emissions, contain the precious rare metals platinum, rhodium and palladium, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, which tracks automobile thefts and insurance fraud.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023

Catalytic converters contain precious metals that, when refined back down into powder, can be sold to metal refineries.

From Washington Times • Nov. 3, 2022

Catalytic converters are devices that transform the toxic exhaust gases from internal combustion engines into pollutants that are less toxic.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2022