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PwC industry survey provides check-up on determining factors for EV success

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Global hybrid + EV assembly forecast. The survey addresses a range of topics relevant to the success of plug-in electric drive vehicles, including product design (i.e., This is already a reality as governments around the world have offered billions of dollars in the form of loans, grants, and rebates through various stimulus programs.

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PRTM Analysis Finds Li-ion Battery Overcapacity Estimates Largely Unfounded, with Potential Shortfalls Looming; Total Market Demand in 2020 Will Require 4x Capacity Announced To Date

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Under-investments in cell manufacturing in the US and Europe to date—while offshore investments continue to rise—have wide-ranging consequences in global competitiveness. Moreover, large format cells can also be used in utility applications, which are not included in most market growth forecasts. Click to enlarge.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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The study focused on a portfolio of powertrains: BEVs, FCEVs, PHEVs and ICEs, taking into account significant advances in ICE technology between now and 2020. Click to enlarge. Medium- or heavy-duty vehicles were not included. —“A portfolio of powertrains for Europe” Consortium members.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Three Prongs of the “Green&# Energy Stimulus Pa. Millions will plug-in their electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV) at night when electricity is cheap, then plug-in during the day when energy is expensive and sell those extra electrons at a profit.

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