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Car industry enters ‘golden age of innovation’

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The global car industry is entering a global age of innovation according to The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), making leaps and bounds in four key technology areas; powertrain, lightweight materials, connectivity and active safety (or assisted driving). A new report from the Group is released as t[.].

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Electric cars will remain ‘too pricey’ over next decade

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The research undertaken by global management consultancy, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), found that without a major technological breakthrough, batteries used in fully electric cars were likely to remain prohibitively expensive. Although prices are expected to [.].

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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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Conventional automotive technologies have significant emission-reduction potential, according to a draft of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest report on automotive propulsion, Powering Autos to 2020. Most consumers in this group expect a payback within three years. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge. Source: BCG.

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Volt supporters hit back at criticism

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The California Cars Initiative believes the task force has been influenced unduly by “plug-in sceptics&# at the Boston Consulting Group. Tags: Chevrolet Green cars Latest news general motors Chevrolet Volt.

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Stiff competition for electric cars

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Anyone who thinks that the era of electrification is inevitable might have to think again – because it appears conventional automotive technologies may be able to keep electric cars at bay for a little longer.

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A More Detailed Look at a Prismatic Li-ion Cell and Pack Manufacturing Process

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Green Car Congress appreciates EnerDel’s cooperation in sharing their process with our readers. The anode current collector (copper color) and anode coating (green) form the anode electrode. Cells are also packaged in cylinders.) The current collector is coated on both sides, enabling one electrode to function in two circuits.

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