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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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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.

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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. The report also includes forecasts for plug-in electric vehicle sales within selected electric utility service territories.

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Zipcar introduces Honda Fit EV into UC Davis West Village fleet

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The new Honda Fit EV at UC Davis is located at West Village Square right across the street from West Village’s other Zipcar, a Honda Insight, in front of “The Hub Market.” Zipcar has nearly 40 vehicles in approximately 20 locations throughout the greater Sacramento area. Zipcar has had vehicles on campus at UC Davis since 2009.

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Navistar Delivers eStar All-Electric Trucks to PGE

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delivered some of its first eStar purpose-built all-electric trucks ( earlier post ) to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in Sacramento, California. Navistar also announced its first eStar dealer for the California market—Riverview International Trucks, Inc., of West Sacramento. Navistar, Inc.