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Volvo opens public EV fast charging network at US Starbucks stores

December 13, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Volvo Car USA and Starbucks have followed through on their plans to open a public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network across some of the coffee company’s U.S. stores. A total of 50 DC fast chargers have been rolled out […]


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Bill Gates-Backed Group Supporting New Energy Storage Technology

December 12, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

A Massachusetts-based group developing an energy storage system to support renewable energy resources is moving forward with plans for a prototype facility outside Boston. Fourth Power on Dec. 12 said it received $19 million in funding to help scale its […]


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How the rising EV adoption is transforming forecourts – and can benefit them

December 8, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

In the first eight months of 2023, one million fully electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in the European Union (EU). At the beginning of November that year, Europe also reached the milestone of 600,000 charging points, just a few months […]


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Energy Efficiency is Demand-Side Solution Needed to Protect the Grid and Save Businesses Money

December 6, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

There’s growing global recognition that a net-zero world is inevitable, with ever-increasing investments in clean technologies and strong consumer support for sustainably-minded companies. As the transition to a carbon-free future accelerates, potential costs are being scrutinized, particularly as it relates […]


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Osprey Charging will install EV chargers across Reit’s supermarkets

December 4, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Osprey Charging has partnered with real estate investment trust, Supermarket Income REIT, to install rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across the fund’s portfolio of supermarkets. The collaboration significantly improves the convenience of public EV charging for millions of customers […]


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Meijer expands charging partnership with EVgo

November 30, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Grocery retailer Meijer will expand its partnership with EVgo to install new fast charging stations across the Midwest region. The new stations will be built in Ohio and feature up to six stalls at select Meijer locations. Each will be […]


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Are You Tapping into the Power of Electric Thermal Storage?

November 21, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

The power industry must adapt. Reliable electric service is more important than ever, but the push for green energy and rising cost concerns complicate things. Thankfully, several new technologies offer potential solutions. Electric thermal storage is particularly promising. As renewables […]


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The Flying Dutchmen: Impact of a strong EV network in the Netherlands

November 20, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

With about 112,000 electric vehicle charging points on their territory, the Netherlands have almost 30% of all electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the European Union (EU). That’s 1/3 more than Germany, three times more than the UK, and nearly 70 […]


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Plaid Pantry establishes first EV charger

November 16, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Plaid Pantry has established its first electric vehicle (EV) charger at one of its retail locations. The equipment has been established at a branded store located in Portland, Oregon, and opened to the public during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. For this […]


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Shell teams up with Rolls-Royce for EV charging in Singapore

November 15, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Rolls-Royce has supplied three mtu EnergyPacks to system integrator Eigen Energy in Singapore, thus ensuring sustainable and ultra-fast charging for electric vehicles (EV) at three Shell service stations. Thanks to this integration, Shell recharge is using electricity from 100% certified […]


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All stations will have to install EV chargers in Oman

November 13, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Last Sunday, Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion issued Ministerial Resolution No. 615/2023, which makes mandatory for all service stations to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging capabilities. The regulation is in compliance with standards set by the Authority […]


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Buc-ee’s, Mercedes-Benz partner to redefine the EV charging experience

November 10, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Buc-ee’s has partnered with Mercedes-Benz HPC North America to launch the mobility company’s network of premium electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across North America. The strategic agreement is set to create a national charging network that redefines convenience and quality […]


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As UK grid connection delays bite, National Grid commits to fast-tracking 10GW of BESS

November 7, 2023

Via: Energy Storage News

National Grid is set to accelerate the connection of up to 10GW of battery energy storage projects in England and Wales, UK. In an announcement made yesterday (6 November), the transmission system operator (TSO) for the UK grid in Great […]


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bp pulse boosts Australia’s EV infrastructure

November 6, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

bp pulse has picked up pace in Australia by adding more than 100 fast charge points to the country’s electric vehicle (EV) network since November 2022. This marks a big step toward the company’s goal to roll out 600 EV […]


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Electric Vehicle Chargers Every 150 Kilometers In Oz

November 3, 2023

Via: CleanTechnica

The Queensland government has announced that it will provide electric vehicle chargers every 150 km across the state. The New South Wales government announced 10 million Aussie big bucks for chargers to be installed in apartment buildings. The local Woollies […]


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Smart Grid Telemetry, Data Key to Securing Distributed Energy Networks

October 26, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

Energy data has a key role in securing and protecting our energy future. As the global shift to decentralized energy networks keeps growing, together with the rising adoption rates of electric vehicles (EVs), cyber adversaries are finding an expanding array […]


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User-Created Sign At EVgo Station Shows That Charging Needs To Be Simpler

October 16, 2023

Via: CleanTechnica

A couple of weeks ago, a post at reddit got some attention from automotive blogs and news sites. In the post, there’s a picture of a sign a fed up EV driver left on the station, trying to help people […]


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Global plugs first company-owned EV charging station in Worcester

October 13, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

As part of its efforts to diversify into more alternative fuels, Global Partners has activated its first company-owned electric vehicle charging station. The DC fast-charging station is located at Global’s XtraMart convenience and fueling station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The company […]


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EV revolution gets major boost as Europe mandates more charging stations and open-loop payments; Switchio is ready

October 11, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

New rules put EV charging on track to match convenience of petrol stations Part of the EU’s Fit for 55 in 2030 package, which aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, the new rules will greatly diminish […]


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Alexela launches new EV charging site focused on foodservice

October 10, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Alexela unveiled the result of its largest investment in a service station so far. This includes the addition of a restaurant with almost a hundred seats where all food is prepared on site with local ingredients, and the first 400 […]