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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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2024 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid makes the list of safest SUVs

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Plug-in hybrid versions of the 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row crossover SUV have received the highest Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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C-MAX Hybrid, however, returns the same fuel economy whether driving cross-country or across the city—resulting mostly from a growing list of Ford innovations that have helped the vehicle to deliver metrics such as a top speed of up to 62 mph (100 km/h) in EV mode. In EV: Now mode, the vehicle operates in EV mode using plug-in power.

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Ford increasing EV-certified dealerships in US to 900; 3,405 plug-in vehicles sold in total so far

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Ford will have one-third of its US dealers in all 50 states—more than 900— certified to sell the Focus Electric battery electric vehicle (BEV) and C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) by spring. Fusion Energi—Ford’s second production plug-in hybrid—recently began shipping to dealers.

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Recargo PlugShare software will be available in VIA’s plug-ins

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PlugShare is a comprehensive listing of public, paid and free charging stations with more than 28,000 plugs in North America, and 55,000 global locations currently in its database. Recargo, Inc. EV owners can quickly locate the nearest charge station using the PlugShare website and apps on mobile devices.

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Volvo reveals new V60 wagon with two plug-in hybrid variants: 340 hp or 390 hp

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The V60 comes with two plug-in hybrid powertrain options: the new T6 Twin Engine AWD gasoline plug-in hybrid that generates a combined 340 hp or the T8 Twin Engine AWD gasoline plug-in hybrid that delivers 390 hp. Volvo Cars revealed the new V60 five-door, mid-size premium wagon.

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Solaris receives first order for 10 electric buses under a tender for 530 e-buses for Hamburg

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In August this year, Hamburger Hochbahn, one of the biggest public transport operators in Germany, announced a list of potential suppliers of 530 electric buses. The carrier opted for Solaris High Energy+ batteries that will be conventionally charged by plugging them in. Earlier post.)

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