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Shell Recharge massively expands with Volta acquisition

Teslarati

Shell has acquired the EV charging network Volta charge, which could massively expand the Shell Recharge network in the United States. for its line of gas stations, it is less known for its EV charging network, Shell Recharge. Currently, Shell Recharge is more commonly found in the U.K. Shell has acquired the U.S.-based

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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’s charging network, Shell Recharge, made up around 1.7 percent of the public DC fast-charging network in the U.S.

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Would you recharge your Tesla electric car at a gas station?

Green Car Reports

What if gas stations offered cars more than just gasoline or diesel fuel? Tesla continues to expand its network of Supercharger DC fast-charging stations, and that means finding new places to put those stations.

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Husqvarna’s $1,020 Automower ditches gas and oil to automate yard care, more in New Green Deals

Electrek

Not only does ditch gas and oil in favor of a built-in rechargeable battery, but it also mows the yard for you. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either. However, that’s all about to change.

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Tesla dominates top four spots in most-driven EVs survey

Teslarati

Tesla dominated the top four spots in a new survey from iSeeCars , which showed the twelve most-driven electric vehicles on average per year, with the Model X leading the way. Gas-powered vehicle drivers have plenty of options for refilling, but EV drivers aren’t as lucky, at least not yet.

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Oil giant Shell offers Tesla Model 3 and Model Y subscriptions in Germany

Teslarati

Shell may have established its legacy as an oil and gas giant, but the company has shown an eagerness to present itself as an advocate of sustainable solutions. The Teslas stand as Shell’s longest-range EVs for its subscription service in Germany. Credit: Shell Recharge Germany. Credit: Shell Recharge Germany.

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Tesla taps another Canadian startup for battery developments…for $3

Teslarati

Tesla has once again tapped another Canadian battery startup in efforts to develop and manufacture high-quality, dependable, and long-lasting electric vehicle batteries. Documents of the transaction suggest Tesla acquired three separate patent applications from Canada’s Springpower International for only $3.00. to Tesla, Inc.

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