Greentech industry research and consulting firm Pike Research sees the electric vehicle market shifting in 2013. It certainly is a tough industry to thrive within, whether that be startup companies like Tesla, Coda, and Fisker, or major automakers like Nissan, General Motors, Ford, and BMW. Pike Research sees capital investments shifting more this year toward battery components and away from EVs. Components may be more marketable than complete battery packs with limited EV sales volume. Companies like Dow Energy Materials and BASF will continue to invest in anode, cathode, and electrolyte material research and development though the technology will need to meet some changes in customer expectations, according to the study....
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