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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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BCG comparison of the CO 2 reduction potential and cost of different technologies. In addition, the cost to the consumer would be about $50 to $60 per percent CO 2 reduction—roughly half the cost of what was expected three years ago. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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When asked about battery product pricing, Donaghy replied “ Everyone wants to know price, we would agree that we need to get the cost of the energy down. After four years they’ll be cost neutral; these guys understand the cost of their fleets down to the pence per mile. ”. We would aim to halve that, ” Donaghy said.

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MIT Energy Initiative report on transforming the US transportation system by 2050 to address climate challenges

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The report makes several recommendations that should be implemented to attain the 40-50% reductions in fleet fuel consumption and GHG emissions by 2050 that the overall assessment indicates are feasible in North America, Europe, and Japan.

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