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Ford confirms construction of Rouge EV center to be home of electric F-150; production by mid-2022

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A newly released study from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) found F-Series, America’s best-selling truck since 1977, is among the most valuable consumer goods in America and a key employment driver. Among the specific findings: Up to 14 US jobs are supported by each direct Ford F-Series employee.

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Is Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? Fast charging, long-range, and affordable price

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According to a new report from Boston Consulting Group , the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is the only EV on the market that meets potential buyers’ median price, range, and charging targets. Source: Boston Consulting Group) BCG research found that 70% of US consumers are considering buying an EV. 361 $43,656 SEL RWD 77.4

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BCG forecasts electrified vehicles to take half of global auto market by 2030; hybrids to dominate

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In a new report (its fourth on electric car adoption) the Boston Consulting Group forecasts that a combination of hybrid and fully electric powertrains will cut the global market share of pure internal combustion engines (ICEs) by about 50% by 2030. —Xavier Mosquet, a BCG senior partner and lead author of the study.

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U.S. EV adoption is happening faster than anticipated

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In an interview with Teslarati, Recurrent CEO, Scott Case shared an observation of a study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) which has released a market projection for EV adoption annually since 2018. And even if you were ready to purchase one, and if you could afford it … they’re still too high,” Hollis said.

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BCG Report Expects Battery Costs Will Constrain Widespread Market Adoption of Fully Electric Vehicles, Absent a Technology Breakthrough; Forecasts 26% of Major Market New Cars in 2020 To be Hybrid or Electric

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Although lithium-ion cell and pack costs are expected to fall sharply by 2020, they are unlikely to drop enough to support widespread adoption of fully electric vehicles without a major breakthrough in battery technology, according to a new study by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The stakes are very high.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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Stellantis is offering certain higher salaried US employees separation packages to help its “transformation to become a sustainable tech mobility company and the market leader in low-emissions vehicles,” a company spokesperson said. However, another study by consulting group Arthur D.

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

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While specific elements will vary by sub-chemistry and company, the general steps behind making a prismatic cell are expected to remain consistent for the next several years. One of EnerDel’s sister companies is investigating dry coatings that don’t need to be cured. The active materials are defined by the cell chemistry. Figure 3.

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