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The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

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According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , electric vehicle sales, including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV), increased from just over 17,000 in 2011 to 632,883 in 2021. In fact, BEVs accounted for 3.2% of the total light-duty vehicle market in 2021!

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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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Electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and grid energy storage all rely on efficient and affordable energy storage solutions, primarily lithium-ion batteries. The US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office reported a remarkable 89% decrease in the cost of electric vehicle lithium-ion battery packs between 2008 and 2022.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

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Cost (and Cost Comparison) A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern. However, market competition, falling battery prices and government incentives are pushing the cost of EVs to parity with gasoline. IEA - Executive summary – Global EV Outlook 2023 – Analysis - IEA

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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

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Perhaps nothing illustrates the rise of electric vehicles over the past decade more than this statistic: In 2012, the total number of electric vehicles (EVs) sold in the entire world was 120,000. This is partially due to the cost of EVs in these countries, but also with a relative lack of charging infrastructure.

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

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Of course, you still have to purchase the vehicle, but the federal government will give you a tax credit of up to $7,500 if you and the vehicle both qualify for it. According to the US Department of Energy: “EVs convert over 77% of the electrical energy from the grid to power at the wheels.

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

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We plugged it in five times, and despite an overall route that skewed more to long-distance highway travel than around-town errands, we managed to do 138 miles on grid electricity alone. Plug-in hybrids that never connect to the grid might as well not have a plug at all. Over five days, we put 276 miles on our test Wrangler 4xe.

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