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Shell is shedding some gas stations in favor of EV charging

Green Car Reports

Shell plans to eliminate some of its current gas stations while putting further emphasis on EV charging. "We We are upgrading our retail network, with expanded electric vehicle charging and convenience offers, in response to changing customer needs," Shell said in its 2024 Energy Transition Strategy report (via Yahoo!

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Shell to close 1,000 gas stations to focus on EV charging deployment

Teslarati

Gas and oil giant Shell is looking to close as many as 1,000 retail gas stations in the coming years, as it pivots toward deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The company has also said it plans to focus on public charging stations, rather than on home charging, due to its competitive advantages in the sector.

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Study: EV drivers want gas-station perks at charging stops

Green Car Reports

When it comes to charging stations, EV drivers want the same amenities drivers currently get at gas station, a new AutoPacific study found.

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Understanding The Gas Station Business Helps Us Understand The Future of EV Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

In some ways, EV charging is a whole new world. Instead of needing to be located at a dedicated gas. continued] The post Understanding The Gas Station Business Helps Us Understand The Future of EV Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Utah EV charging costs rise in July, to subsidize lower gas prices

Green Car Reports

Utah EV drivers will soon pay more to charge their vehicles, all to subsidize lower gas prices. In July, gas prices in Utah are set to drop thanks to lower gas taxes, which are set to decrease from 16.5% tax to use commercial charging stations. to 14.2%, but EV drivers will be paying a 12.5%

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Is it fair that EV chargers are allowed where gas stations aren't?

Green Car Reports

As EV charging infrastructure expands, lawmakers in the Kentucky legislature have introduced a bill to "protect" gas stations, local television station WKYT reports. House Bill 581 seeks to prevent zoning authorities from treating EV charging differently from gasoline dispensing.

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No fuel? No worries! Remote Australian roadhouse runs out of gas but still charging EVs

The Driven EV News

Remote Australian roadhouse runs out of gas but still charging EVs appeared first on The Driven. When fossil fuel supplies run out, EVs can still run on locally produced solar in some of the most remote regions on the planet. Maybe Mad Max should have driven an EV? The post No fuel? No worries!

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