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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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New electric truck company Chanje emerges from stealth; first model out this year

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Bryan Hansel, CEO of Chanje, also announced additions to the executive team: Ian Gardner, President - previously The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Duke Energy, Los Angeles Clean Tech Incubator and others. FDG and other partners combined have invested nearly US $1 billion in bringing the medium-duty EV to market.

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Hilux, Ranger EV ute conversions by Roev from $47,990 as company confirms 2023 production

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The Boston Consulting Group recently forecast that 55 percent of new utes sold in Australia by 2030 would be electric. Roev will remove the ICE from Toyota Hiluxes and Ford Rangers and replace them with an electric motor and batteries.

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More than half of new utes to be electric by 2030: BCG report

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More than half of all light commercial vehicles sold in Australia by the end of the decade will be electric, according to the report released today by the Boston Consulting Group. Electricity is set to overtake diesel in the Australian ute market by 2030, according to a new report.

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Car industry enters ‘golden age of innovation’

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The global car industry is entering a global age of innovation according to The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), making leaps and bounds in four key technology areas; powertrain, lightweight materials, connectivity and active safety (or assisted driving). A new report from the Group is released as t[.]. Green credentials'

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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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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).

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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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Electric cars will remain ‘too pricey’ over next decade

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The research undertaken by global management consultancy, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), found that without a major technological breakthrough, batteries used in fully electric cars were likely to remain prohibitively expensive. Although prices are expected to [.].

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BCG report finds advanced biofuels, concentrated solar power, and solar photovoltaic tracking to make significant market impact sooner than commonly assumed

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Advanced biofuels, concentrated solar power (CSP), and solar photovoltaic power (PV) will see accelerating adoption and growth and are on track to change the global energy mix far earlier than is often assumed, according to a new report from The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

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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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Electric Vehicles Adoption – A Huge Business Opportunity for Utilities

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According to the Boston Consulting Group, the average utility can gain between US$3-$10 billion in new value. Utilities have the greatest opportunity to profit from the increasing adoption of electric vehicles, differentiating themselves and boosting their customer value proposition.

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PRTM: Operational Gains Can Help Drive Li-ion Cost Reduction Exceeding 50% by 2020, with Plug-in Vehicle Adoption of 10%

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A series of recent reports—one from the National Research Council (NRC) ( earlier post ) and another from the Boston Consulting Group ( earlier post )—concluded that an expected continuing high cost of lithium-ion batteries will dampen mass market adoption of plug-in vehicles.

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Volt supporters hit back at criticism

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The California Cars Initiative believes the task force has been influenced unduly by “plug-in sceptics&# at the Boston Consulting Group.

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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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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).

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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A Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysis of the European auto industry posits that about 930,000 existing auto manufacturing and supplier jobs will disappear with the introduction of EVS by 2030, but another 895,000 new jobs will be added. Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service/Getty Images.

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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.

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

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According to a recent study by the Boston Consulting Group, the active materials and purchased parts for a cell can cost $200-$270/kWh and many people believe the entire battery pack systems (cells, packs, electronic controls) are currently selling for $750 to $950/kWh in large applications.

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Stiff competition for electric cars

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According to a draft of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest report on automotive propulsion, Powering Autos to 2020, conventional [.].

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Electric car proponents at The California Cars Initiative believe the task force was unduly influenced by “plug-in skeptics” at the Boston Consulting Group , which is under government contract to provide input on the prospects for G.M. and Chrysler. Whatever B.C.G.’s