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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. Like the rest of the all-new F-150 lineup, the electric F-150 will continuously improve over time with fast over-the-air updates.

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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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Announced in October 2021 by DOE and Argonne, Li-Bridge is spearheaded by three industry trade groups—NAATBatt International, the New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology (NY-BESTTM) Consortium, and New Energy Nexus—with active involvement from DOE national labs and Boston Consulting Group.

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

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The First Movers Coalition commitments have been developed with support from Design Committee and Expert Members; Boston Consulting Group; and Primary Implementation Member Breakthrough Energy. The remaining sectoral commitments will launch in early 2022. 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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Bosch launches eScooter sharing service under new Coup brand

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The set-up and operation of the sharing platform have taken place in close strategic partnership with BCG Digital Ventures, the corporate venturing subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group.

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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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Ricardo white paper outlines needed developments to realize autonomous driving

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According to the Boston Consulting Group, the projected size of the global autonomous vehicle market in 2025 will be $36 billion for partially autonomous vehicles (levels 1–3) and $6 billion for fully autonomous vehicles (level 4).