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Plugless: first wireless charger to provide 1 million charge hours for PEVs

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From 2012 to 2014 Plugless systems were rigorously testing in the field at more than a dozen “Apollo” trial partner sites – including installations at Google, Duke Energy, and Hertz. In 2014 Plugless began selling 3.3kW wireless EV chargers for Chevy Volt and Nissan LEAF. 1 st wireless EV charging field trials.

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Pike forecasts growth for wireless charging for plug-in vehicles, but tied to overall growth of plug-in market

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In a new research brief , Pike Research forecasts that wireless charging equipment for light duty plug-in vehicle sales will grow by a CAGR of 91% from 2013 to 2020, as wireless systems move from a retrofit technology to an integrated part of new EVs, reaching annual sales of 283,000 units in 2020. million by 2020.

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Wireless charging company Evatran gains $1.6M strategic investment from China Tier 1 supplier

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China surpassed the United States for the largest electric vehicle market in the world, by sales volume, in late 2014.The billion in sales in 2014. The initial investment of $1.6 million is the first phase of a planned further partnership with Evatran to introduce wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging product to China.

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VW new Touareg with new design and new technologies; focus on diesel

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In terms of technical enhancements, particular focus has been placed on the V6 TDI engines, as in Europe more than 90% of all Touareg sales are of models with one of the two V6 TDI engine capacities on offer. Launch from autumn 2014. Launches subsequently follow in Russia (end of 2014) and North America and Asia (early 2015).

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Ceres: national fuel economy and emissions standards can increase viability of domestic automakers and suppliers

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The pent-up demand from the 2007-2009 Great Recession, and record 2015 and 2016 sales, has been largely satisfied. Even so, current auto sales and profits remain strong. In 1985, more than two-thirds of Detroit Three unit sales were in North America. Innovation and market disruption. The analysis, “ What’s Driving the U.S

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Audi Chairman says 5 key innovation areas will determine the future of mobility; e-tron master plan calls for 6-figure sales by 2020 with an e-tron in every segment

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Today we already bring news and information into the vehicle via UMTS, offer navigation with Google Earth images, and deliver pinpointed traffic-flow data with Audi online traffic reporting. Its pioneering vehicle in this field is the Audi A3, with the market launch of a plug-in version slated for 2014. —Rupert Stadler.

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Tesla Q3 revenue up 10% year-on-year, losses widen; robust production outlook

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Losses for the quarter widened to $230 million, an increase over the $75-million loss in Q3 2014. R&D spending remained above Q3 2014. Tesla expects the average vehicle sales price to increase slightly in Q4 with more deliveries of highly optioned Model X vehicles. New CFO and sales chief.