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Recargo Acquires PlugInCars.com News and Community Website; EV News Site, Along With Android App Release, Accelerates Recargo’s Growth Strategy
February 15, 2012 (Recargo)

"Recargo Inc., developer of mobile applications for connected cars…announced it has acquired…[PlugInCars.com,] a popular news and community website providing coverage of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles by industry experts and early adopters, guides for buyers and car owners, and discussion areas for EV drivers to share their real-life experiences.

"Launched in 2010 by founder and editor Brad Berman, PlugInCars.com attracted an average of 70,000 unique monthly visitors in 2011 and generates revenue through sales of online advertising…Recargo plans to expand and enhance the site’s content while extending it to new platforms."

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[Brian Kariger, CEO, Recargo Inc.:] “Every year, more electric car models are being introduced and offered for sale by auto manufacturers around the world, so there’s a tremendous need from consumers to understand better how they can benefit from this new technology…Through this acquisition we will be able to help more people make better decisions about how they drive their daily life…as the number of EVs on U.S. roads grows from several thousand today to more than one million in the next five years.”

"Recargo…also announced the release of its Android app for locating electric vehicle charging stations. As with the Recargo.com website and iPhone app, Recargo for Android enables users to drive their electric cars with confidence knowing they can find the closest charger at any time with just one tap. Photos and tips from community members aid users in selecting which station to use and how to arrive there, and trips can be planned using saved locations…"