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

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The First Movers Coalition provides opportunities for a wide range of companies to make commitments, take action and build the clean and profitable supply chains of the future. It also brings together a range of civil society and expert organizations to build momentum, complement ongoing efforts and input into the design of the initiative.

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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.

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

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Utilizing a single platform and global vehicle strategy, Chanje will subsequently introduce a full range of electric models including larger trucks and shuttle buses in a variety of lengths and capacities, all aimed at the urban vehicle segment. Joerg Sommer, Chief Operating Officer - previously SVP at Volkswagen, Daimler, Renault and others.

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

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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. consumers surveyed by Boston Consulting Group in January said they intend to purchase an EV as their next vehicle.

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Bosch launches eScooter sharing service under new Coup brand

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The eScooters have a range of around 100 kilometers (62 miles). 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. In the future, a second helmet will be provided.

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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.