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Li-Bridge outlines steps for US to double annual lithium battery revenues to $33 billion and provide 100,000 jobs by 2030

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Li-Bridge, a public-private alliance representing the US battery ecosystem, convened by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and managed by Argonne National Laboratory, released an action plan to accelerate the creation of a robust domestic manufacturing base and comprehensive supply chain for lithium-based batteries.

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Study Suggests Automakers Lose $6,000 On Each EV Sold

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Boston Consulting Group, an American-based global management consulting firm that issued the report, said the figure accounts for customer tax credits — painting a rather bleak picture for the future of EVs. But none of the major markets are on pace to hit those targets. Nearly 40 percent of 3,000 U.S.

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WEF launches First Movers Coalition to drive demand for zero carbon tech

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The World Economic Forum (WEF), in partnership with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, has launched the First Movers Coalition—a new platform for companies to make purchasing commitments that create new market demand for low carbon technologies. Phase 1 commitments launched. Founding members are A.P.

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Bosch developing sensor box for air taxis using production-tested components from automotive

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The Boston Consulting Group predicts that people around the world will take 1 billion flights in air taxis in 2030, once sharing services have also established a presence on fixed routes above the ground; most of those air taxis will be capable of operating without a pilot. Bosch is working on sensor technology for air taxis.

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Ford and Sollers sign MoU to establish a JV in Russia

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The proposed JV is one of a number of new market expansions focused on the Russian car market, which the Boston Consulting Group this week said may become the world’s sixth-largest by 2020, selling 4 million cars a year. Sollers had originally planned a joint venture with Fiat.

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Electric Vehicles Adoption – A Huge Business Opportunity for Utilities

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According to the Boston Consulting Group, the average utility can gain between US$3-$10 billion in new value. By taking the leadership role in the EV revolution, they can monetize their existing and future grid infrastructure, creating new revenue streams in overlapping markets. Provide home and public charging stations.

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PRTM: Operational Gains Can Help Drive Li-ion Cost Reduction Exceeding 50% by 2020, with Plug-in Vehicle Adoption of 10%

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A series of recent reports—one from the National Research Council (NRC) ( earlier post ) and another from the Boston Consulting Group ( earlier post )—concluded that an expected continuing high cost of lithium-ion batteries will dampen mass market adoption of plug-in vehicles.

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