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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 […]


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Petroperú opens third EV charging site

October 6, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Petroperú has installed its third electric vehicle (EV) charger station as part of its commitment to new energy sources. The installation is the result of its collaboration with Enel X Way, establishing a modern recharging equipment that delivers up to […]


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RaceTrac installs first EV charging station

October 5, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

RaceTrac has installed its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station, located in Oxford, Alabama. The 180-kW, dual-connector charger will offer quick charging options for all battery electric vehicles in about 15 to 20 minutes. As the number of electric vehicles […]


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Norway’s EVs At A Record 93% Share

October 4, 2023

Via: CleanTechnica

September saw plugin EVs at a record 93% share of Norway’s auto market, up from 89.1% year on year. The gains in share came from erosion of combustion vehicle volume, rather than growth in EV volume. Overall auto volume was […]


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10,000 ubitricity EV charging points to be rebranded to Shell Recharge

October 3, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

A total of 10,000 ubitricity electric vehicle (EV) charging points will be rebranded to Shell Recharge across Europe. The company, a subsidiary of the Shell Group, has recently made the announcement as it has reached the milestone after taking over […]


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EnBW reaches 1,000 quick-charging stations milestone

September 29, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

EnBW has been expanding its public quick-charging infrastructure in recent times and has reached the milestone of 1,000 stations across Germany. Thanks to its latest opening, the firm has become the first to reach this figure in the country. The […]


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Lower-Cost Managed Charging Paves the Way for EV Adoption

September 28, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

It’s no secret that the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is pivotal to creating a more sustainable future. Fortunately, consumers are embracing electrification, with reports indicating that EVs will make up nearly 67% of new light-duty vehicle sales and […]


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How Power Companies Benefit from Accurate Weather Forecasts

September 27, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

It’s pretty easy to understand how the weather affects certain forms of power generation and infrastructure. Sunlight is obviously needed to generate solar power, wind is required to produce wind energy, and extreme storms of all kinds can wreak havoc […]


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Electric Buses Charge On In September

September 22, 2023

Via: CleanTechnica

Electric buses are a super important part of the EV transition. Most importantly (and obviously), they bring about significant environmental benefits by producing significantly lower emissions compared to traditional diesel buses. This helps reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, […]


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Shell’s largest EV charging site around the world opens in China

September 21, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Shell has opened its largest electric vehicle (EV) charging station globally in Shenzhen, China. The charging station is located about 2.5 kilometers from the Shenzhen Airport Terminal and features 258 public fast-charging points. The Shell Recharge Shenzhen Airport EV Station […]


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OMV rolls out new brand for ultra-fast charging

September 13, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

OMV is rolling out a comprehensive network of e-charging stations under the eMotion brand. This launch serves as a key step in the company’s path to becoming a net-zero by 2050. Over the coming years, the company will invest in […]


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PetroChina acquires EV charging firm Potevio New Energy

September 12, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

PetroChina’s parent company CNPC has acquired Potevio New Energy, an electric vehicle (EV) charging firm, one of the first state-owned companies dedicated to the EV charging sector. One of the Chinese oil giants has purchased 100% of the EV charging […]


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UK largest public EV charging hub unveiled by bp

September 8, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

bp pulse, The EV Network (EVN) and NEC Group have launched the UK’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub on the NEC Campus in the West Midlands. This Gigahub features 180 charging points, 30 of which have a charging […]


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Solar-Powered EV Chargers Supporting California Vineyard

September 5, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

Companies in the agriculture sector are increasingly relying on distributed power generation to support their operations, particularly those wanting to use make their energy use cleaner and their supply of electricity more reliable. A vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley […]


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Kia & Wallbox Partner For Bidirectional EV Charging

August 29, 2023

Via: CleanTechnica

In this article, I’m going to share some news from Kia and Wallbox about their plan to offer bidirectional charging, but I wanted to take the opportunity to give readers unfamiliar with V2X technology a quick primer on it. If […]


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Estonia’s first 400 kW EV chargers are arriving via Alexela

August 28, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Domestic energy company Alexela is speeding up the development of Estonia’s charging infrastructure by installing 400 kW electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The first charger of this kind is set to be installed this month at the Täkupoiss service station in […]


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Azpetrol doubles down on EV capabilities across Azerbaijan

August 24, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Azpetrol has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging capabilities by installing new equipment across its fuel retail network. The company has rolled out new chargers in service stations across the cities of Ganja-Central, Gabala and Mingechevir. This has increased the […]


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Parkland unveils Canada’s largest open-access EV charging site

August 23, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Parkland has recently opened its 30th electric vehicle (EV) charging site in Canada, its largest open-access location yet. The company announced the site’s opening in a recent LinkedIn video, highlighting its capability to charge up to 12 vehicles at the […]


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For EV Adoption, How Important Are Proposed EPA Vehicle Emissions Regulations?

August 22, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in April of this year announced proposed regulations to tighten restrictions on tailpipe emissions for light and medium-duty vehicles and greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty vehicles beginning with the 2027 model year. In order […]


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EVgo Adds Rivian’s Vehicles To AutoCharge+. Why Aren’t All Charging Providers Doing This?

August 21, 2023

Via: CleanTechnica

When you plug in a Tesla vehicle to charge, it has the ability to charge automatically without any additional manual action required. This feature is designed to provide convenience and ease of use for Tesla owners. But, for other cars, […]