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IHS: US gasoline demand exceeds 2020 levels for first time; still trails pre-pandemic demand significantly

Green Car Congress

Year-on-year gasoline sales in the United States have moved into positive territory for the first time on the one-year anniversary of the first major declines that resulted from COVID-induced stay at home orders. US gasoline same-store sales in gallons for the week ending 20 March 2021 were 10.1% on a same-store basis.

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Domino’s rolling out nationwide fleet of 800 Chevy Bolt EVs

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Domino’s is rolling out more than 800 custom-branded 2023 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles at select stores throughout the U.S., making it the largest electric pizza delivery fleet in the country. Electric fleet vehicles also provide more opportunity to attract delivery drivers who don’t have a car of their own.

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OPIS: US gasoline demand more than “halfway” back from pandemic-induced lows

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Gasoline consumption in the United States is now more than halfway back to pre-COVID-19 levels as motorists get back on the road amid at least a partial recovery of the US economy, according to OPIS, an IHS Markit company. This allows users to track and benchmark industry trends for overall retail gasoline sales.

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Report: California Gasoline No Longer the Most Expensive

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Washington has officially managed to surpass California as the state with the highest fuel prices and looks as though it’s on track to compete for that dubious honor indefinitely.& Washington’s fuel pricing isn’t a matter of it being isolated in the middle of the ocean. The national average is presently $3.58 per gallon.

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NACS survey: falling gasoline prices encouraging consumers to drive more in August

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As gasoline prices continue to fall from their seasonal high, consumers say they are more optimistic about the economy and will increase their driving in August. However, consumers don’t expect gas prices to fall below $2 per gallon, according to the latest NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) Consumer Fuels Survey.

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NREL study finds high-pressure hydrogen pipeline system could potentially make hydrogen cost-competitive with gasoline

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A new study by a team at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) concludes that a high-pressure, scalable, intra-city hydrogen pipeline system could improve the economics and logistics of hydrogen delivery, making it potentially cost-competitive with gasoline. kg—approximately equivalent to a gasoline cost of $2.7/gal

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EV Charging Stations for Gas Stations and Convenience Stores

EV Connect

Convenience stores and gas stations have an incredible opportunity to capitalize on the rapidly developing EV industry due to their trusted presence in drivers’ lives. Below are four excellent reasons why your gas station or c-store should add EV charging as soon as possible!

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