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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.

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With soaring sales of xEVs in California, rebates up 50% in 2018; workgroup to discuss impacts of program’s success on funding

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California consumers are applying for clean-vehicle rebates at a record pace as demand for the cleanest vehicles on the market continued to grow over the past year. Electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars are now 7.8% Electric vehicle rebates in California were 50% higher in 2018 than 2017.

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Pike Research forecasts US plug-in vehicle penetration rates to be highest in smaller states

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Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will reach 358,959 vehicles by 2017, representing a compound anual growth rate (CAGR) of 43% between 2011 and 2017. penetration, respectively. Hawaii, which typically has among the highest gas prices in the nation, will be the top state, with PEVs representing 6.3%

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BMW providing 10 pre-owned i3 EVs to UC Davis for 18 months

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The vehicles are 2015-2016 models, with battery technology that enables an everyday range of about 80-90 miles—suited for in-town driving, and enough for travel between Davis and Sacramento. Dahlia Garas, program director of the Plug-In Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Research Center, with a BMW i3.

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DOE and partners announce V2X collaboration

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Bidirectional plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) present immense potential for increasing the country's energy security, resilience, economic vitality, and quality of life while supporting the electrical grid. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Lucid Group, Inc. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Lucid Group, Inc.

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PlugStar program continues to grow, expand

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PlugStar, a service offered by Plug In America, assists consumers and dealers with finding and selling EVs. In 2022, new models on the market like the Rivian R1T and Lucid Air Dream, can be found on PlugStar.com. PlugStar has retail programs in Sacramento, a state-wide New Jersey program, and a state-wide Massachusetts program.

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PlugStar program continues to grow in 2022

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PlugStar, a service offered by Plug In America, assists consumers and dealers with finding and selling EVs. In 2022, new models on the market like the Rivian R1T and Lucid Air Dream, can be found on PlugStar.com. PlugStar has retail programs in Sacramento, a state-wide New Jersey program, and a state-wide Massachusetts program.