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Mainstream technologies, Renewable Energy

Electric Motors & The EV Revolution

September 25, 2023

Via: CleanTechnica

EVs have electric motors. Conventional cars have engines. From the driver’s seat, very few vehicle owners have more than a passing understanding of what is powering their vehicle or how it works. Four-stroke internal combustion engines operate by exploding a […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

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 […]


News and Policies, U.S.

MINI Countryman EV Debuts in U.S. During Climate Week

September 19, 2023

Via: CleanTechnica

If there’s one thing that’s clear, it’s that the U.S. market is important to BMW as it rolls out the new generation of MINIs. And, it’s something it seems to be getting right. Doin’ It Right Even before BMW made […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

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 […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

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 […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

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 […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

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 […]


Energy Consumption, Global

The POWER Interview: Addressing the Challenge of Electrification

August 22, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

The International Energy Agency says electrification “means replacing technologies or processes that use fossil fuels, like internal combustion engines and gas boilers, with electrically-powered equivalents, such as electric vehicles or heat pumps. These replacements are typically more efficient, reducing energy […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

Virši grows EV charging network in Latvia

August 18, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Virši has inaugurated a new electric vehicle (EV) charging facility at its Olaine service station, featuring four charging ports of up to 160 kW of capacity. The retailer celebrated the opening by offering free charging sessions for drivers during the […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

Pennsylvania Chooses Infrastructure Bill EV Charging Locations

August 15, 2023

Via: CleanTechnica

Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation recently announced the first recipients of federal money for EV charging stations from the Infrastructure Bill (aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, or NEVI). In the announcement, they included rough locations, funding amounts, and who the recipient was. […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

Jio-bp continues expansion of Indian EV charging network

August 11, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Jio-bp, the mobility company’s joint venture alongside Reliance Industries Limited, has added over 1,000 charging locations in India during the last year. According to a report by local news site The Times of India, the company has been partnering with […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

BPCL partners with Ather Energy for EV charging infrastructure

August 9, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has forged a strategic partnership with Ather Energy to further strengthen and expand India’s EV charging network. Through this collaboration, the electric scooter brand will gain access to the chain’s network of over 21,000 fuel […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

Aldi adds more Shell rapid EV chargers in the UK

August 8, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

Aldi has installed new electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers across 11 UK stores in partnership with Shell. A total of four 50kW rapid chargers will be rolled out in areas such as Hinckley, Cambuslang, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Paignton, Ulverston, Welshpool, Deal and […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

DKV Mobility reaches 500,000 EV charge point milestone

August 7, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

DKV Mobility is rapidly progressing the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) charging network and has now surpassed the significant milestone of providing access to over 500,000 EV charge points across Europe. The company has made approximately 509,000 EV charge […]


Emerging Technologies, Renewable Energy

Watts to Wheels: Why EV-Battery Innovation is Key to Sparking a Renewable Revolution

August 3, 2023

Via: IRENA

Increasing the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) is a fundamental part of accelerating the renewables-based energy transition and getting us onto the 1.5°C pathway. The uptake of EVs holds the potential to cut emissions by the replacement of fossil fuel […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

EVgo, General Motors celebrate 1,000th fast charger milestone

August 2, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

EVgo and General Motors have surpassed 1,000 fast charging stalls as part of their collaboration to expand charging infrastructure. First announced in 2020, this partnership will continue the development and installation of 3,250 DC fast charging stalls in major metro […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

OK expands charging network in Denmark with 32 new chargers

July 27, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

OK has announced 32 new charging locations to be installed in the north of Zealand, Denmark. Before the end of 2024, the brand will commission 32 new charging points, 28 AC and 4 DC. The company believes that establishing a […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

EVgo to install 20 new fast charging stations in Ohio

July 24, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

EVgo announced that the company and its eXtend partners were selected by DriveOhio, a division of the Ohio Department of Transportation, for proposed awards of $13.8M in funding to deploy 20 fast charging stations. Fourteen of the 20 locations are […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

DHL Express Gets Hundreds of EV Charging Stations

July 14, 2023

Via: CleanTechnica

The giant package delivery company DHL Express is starting to electrify, and that means it needs charging stations. How many? 10? 20? 50? How ambitious is DHL Express right now, and how much is it just testing the waters or […]


Electric, Energy Consumption

LEAP24 expands with two new EV fast charging sites in the Netherlands

July 13, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

LEAP24 has opened two new fast-charging stations in the Netherlands, located in Schagen and Nijverdal. The former offers six chargers with a 160kW fast charging capacity while the latter is equipped with four high-speed 120kW chargers. Designed with comfort and […]