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BNEF forecasts EVs to hit 54% of new car sales by 2040; decreasing importance of PHEVs

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The forecast, put together by the advanced transport team at BNEF, relies on likely future reductions in price for lithium-ion batteries and of prospects for the other cost components in EVs and internal combustion engine vehicles. It also factors in the rising EV commitments from automakers and the number of new EV models planned.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Just as wireless service providers offer smartphones at discounted prices, Project Better Place will offer discounted electric vehicles with usage pricing plans. A free car on a four-year plan in France is another idea mentioned by Shai Agassi, CEO of Project Better Place. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA SZ (1) 6753.T

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Furthermore, a BCG report from earlier this year even predicted EV sales to overtake internal combustion engine (ICE) car sales by 2030. Moreover, with the massive drop in oil prices , gas-powered vehicles are more economical to operate, which makes it harder to argue that EVs will help drivers save money on fuel.

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