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

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A new study is claiming that automakers lose an average of $6,000 for every $50,000 electric vehicle they sell. 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.

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Impact Assessment Of The Transition To Zero-Emission Trucks In Europe

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T&E commissioned Boston Consulting Group to study the impacts of the transition to zero-emission trucks on the European economy and truckmakers’ global competitiveness.

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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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Ford celebrated the production start of the all-new F-150 at the Ford Rouge Center and confirmed construction of the new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center where it will build the all-electric F-150 by mid-2022. Rendering of the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center.

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Hyundai IONIQ 6, Kona EV are two of the cheapest cars (EV or gas) to lease at just $169/mo

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Earlier this month, Hyundai introduced its “Getaway Sales Event,” offering savings on popular models, including its all-electric vehicles. After introducing new deals, the IONIQ 6 and Kona EV are some of the cheapest cars, gas or electric, to lease in the US. Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 deals include $10,000 in lease cash.

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

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Trucking: Members commit to purchase or contract zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles by 2030. These can include battery or fuel-cell electric vehicles and also incorporate renewable sources of electricity and hydrogen for charging. The remaining sectoral commitments will launch in early 2022.

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Boston Consulting Groups Says Hybrids and EVs Will Continue to Gain Market Share

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Despite high costs for batteries, Boston Consulting Group predicts that more and more hybrids and electrics vehicles will be on our roads in the future. BCG conducted in-depth studies into battery costs for EVs and plug-in vehicles.

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Shell to divest 1,000 retail locations, and also expand EV charging. Coincidence? – Charged EVs

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Shell’s “ Energy Transition Strategy 2024 ” mentions electric vehicles at least 30 times (accompanied in almost every case by a mention of biofuels), and concedes that growing EV adoption may cut into the demand for petroleum (at least a little). Is Shell shutting down gas stations in order to replace them with EV charging hubs?