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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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—James Greenberger, executive director at NAATBatt International The Li-Bridge report—“ Building a Robust and Resilient US Lithium Battery Supply Chain ”—includes 26 recommended actions to bolster the domestic lithium battery industry.

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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. Trucking: Members commit to purchase or contract zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles by 2030.

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If $50,000 EVs still lose $6,000, when will EVs become profitable?

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Legacy automakers are still losing thousands of dollars on many EV sales, according to newly published analysis from the Boston Consulting Group. Tesla is turning a profit on its EVs, but it definitely helps to have the bestselling vehicle on the planet and no legacy internal-combustion business to tend to.

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

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What’s more, Shell expects EV charging to be profitable: “As we grow our business offering charging for electric vehicles, we expect an internal rate of return of 12% or higher.” Shell Recharge, our public charging network, currently operates in around 33 countries.” Are existing gas stations good sites for charging hubs? Coincidence?

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UC Davis report finds LCFS compliance costs may rise rapidly; recommends offsetting measures

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Several groups have studied potential future compliance scenarios under the LCFS including Boston Consulting Group (2012) and ICF International (2013). Volatility in compliance credit markets can undermine the underlying policy and obfuscate price signals for investors in low CI fuels.

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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. Most consumers in this group expect a payback within three years. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge.

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When Will Electric Cars Start To Outsell Fossil-Fuel Vehicles? Projections Are All Over The Map

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Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris In this day and age, just about everyone who’s paying attention — even stalwarts of the auto and oil industries — acknowledges that vehicle electrification is the future. But how far in the future are we talking about? Forecasts are all over the map.