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

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The First Movers Coalition provides opportunities for a wide range of companies to make commitments, take action and build the clean and profitable supply chains of the future. Phase 1 commitments launched. Shipping: Members commit to use zero-emission fuels in new and in retrofitted zero-emission vessels by 2030.

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Bosch launches eScooter sharing service under new Coup brand

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The company is already working on solutions for connected parking management, cloud-based fleet management, and app-based mobility assistants that support the multimodal use of different types of transport. The new Coup sharing service represents an additional building block for the Mobility Solutions business sector.

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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. Strategic partnerships.

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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. Mike Hanley.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. and Chrysler.

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