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

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The World Economic Forum (WEF), in partnership with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, has launched the First Movers Coalition—a new platform for companies to make purchasing commitments that create new market demand for low carbon technologies. The remaining sectoral commitments will launch in early 2022.

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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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Conventional automotive technologies have significant emission-reduction potential, according to a draft of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest report on automotive propulsion, Powering Autos to 2020. BCG comparison of the CO 2 reduction potential and cost of different technologies. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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Electric vehicles require new or re-tooled factories , each requiring thousands of employees. employees engaged in motor vehicle parts manufacturing, about one-quarter—nearly 150,000—make components for internal combustion powertrains.”. assembled vehicles increases to 60 percent from today’s 50 percent.

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

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EnerDel purchases their raw materials from suppliers in Japan and Korea but is working on localizing production in the US. The circuitry required to handle the current required for propulsion is internal to the module. Exact vehicle timing has not been released but the TH!NK The module. Each pack weighs approximately 150 kg.

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