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• [New] A4E cited a Boston Consulting Group report that forecast a shortfall of up to 45% in synthetic fuels and 30% in biofuel supply by 2030. GreenAir News
• The large Hyundai order will enable Boston Dynamics to integrate its manufacturing capabilities, making it one of the leading manufacturers of advanced mobile robots in the world. Newsweek
• Boston Consulting Group, for example, estimates quantum computing will create $450 billion to $850 billion of economic value by 2040. TechTarget
• Beginning in 2025, Atlas will undergo testing in Hyundai facilities, making Boston Dynamics one of the few businesses using humanoid robots for business purposes. Interesting Engineering
• Data from the Boston Consulting Group suggests that digitally enabled retail investors in Africa could grow from 5 million in 2022 to over 30 million by 2027, primarily driven by smartphone penetration and fintech innovation. TheCable
• Gender equality in entrepreneurship could boost global GDP by $5 trillion (Boston Consulting Group). Lioness Magazine
• Petrochemical Industry: Boston Consulting Group projects global petrochemicals demand to grow at approximately 3% through 2035, slightly down from the 3.3% growth observed between 2014 and 2024. https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/
• A report from Boston Consulting Group estimates that the quantum computing sector will explode to between $90 billion and $170 billion in annual value from 2030-2040. 24/7 Wall St.
• Analysis from Boston-based Bain & Co. (Mass., U.S.) projects a global fleet of 12,000 eVTOLs by 2035 and 45,000 by 2040. compositesworld
• Tokenized assets, at $10 billion in 2024, according to the Boston Consulting Group, could reach $16 trillion by 2030, with Chainlink's bank ties key. Disruption Banking
• Humanoid robots like Agility, Tesla Optimus, and Boston Dynamics' Atlas are being brain-driven by the prospects of AI and are expected to be commercially available within two years. StockNews.com
• In Saudi Arabia, e-commerce experienced a remarkable 60% growth in 2020, and according to the Boston Consulting Group, it is projected to reach SR50 billion by 2025. FinExtra
• According to Boston Consulting Group, up to 30% of construction tasks could be automated by 2025, significantly shortening project timelines and boosting labour efficiency. OpenAsset
• In a recent survey of 5,000 global consumers conducted by Boston Consulting Group, more than 80% said they want and expect personalized experiences. Digiday
• Accelerating R&D investment and innovation in logistics To remain at the forefront of innovation, CMA CGM will open a new logistics R&D hub in Boston, focusing on advanced robotics and automation solutions. Morningstar, Inc.
• In New York City, around 22% of the sun will be obscured, while in Boston, approximately 43% will be covered, and in Quebec, over 72% of the sun will be hidden by the moon. The Express Tribune
• Across the northern US, multiple cities, including Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, New York City, Washington, DC, Boston and Philadelphia could go days without seeing a high temperature climb above freezing. CNN
• Areas from Florida to Maine, including major cities like Boston, are on high alert due to the potential dangers. The Independent
• Nvidia is raising the stakes in quantum computing, announcing the creation of the Nvidia Accelerated Quantum Research Center in Boston that will integrate quantum hardware with AI supercomputers to advance quantum computing technologies. PYMNTS.com
• Anticipating an upward trajectory, Boston Consulting Group expects global demand for SAF to grow significantly in the coming decades, predicting that it will eventually make up 12% of the global aviation energy demand by mid-century. Bizclik Media Ltd
• Automation and Robotics: The Boston Consulting Group predicts that by 2025, up to 25% of construction tasks could be automated. Flocode: Engineering Insights
• The global demand for SAF is going to see significant growth in the decades to come, forecasted Boston Consulting Group, eventually comprising 12% of the global aviation energy demand by 2050. Consultancy.eu
• Strong 40-65 mph wind gusts will add to travel disruptions, causing power outages and delays at airports in Chicago, Detroit, Boston, and New York City. Prevue Meetings & Incentives

Last updated: 25 June 2025