When the average price of gasoline soared past $5 in the summer of 2022, it seemed like the electric-vehicle future might be accelerated. But don’t discount gas just yet. “The shock and awe of $5-$6 gas has come and gone, and it was a rough couple of months,” said Anthony Perrine, owner of Lou Perrine…
Tech-Savvy C-Store Chain Launches EV Network
A prominent c-store chain has announced its new proprietary electric vehicle (EV) charging network and app. It delivers a convenient and reliable fast charging experience at select stores in the U.S. and coming soon to Canada. The chain intends to build one of the largest and most compatible EV fast charging networks of any retailer…
Growth Energy Begins Annual Executive Leadership Conference
Growth Energy began its 14th annual Executive Leadership Conference (ELC). This is a marquee event for the biofuels industry where top ethanol industry leaders and innovators will participate in panel discussions, networking and charity fundraising events. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor kicked off the three-day event with a speech that emphasized the hard-won progress made…
USPS Progresses Toward Electrification
The United States Postal Service (USPS) moved forward with awarded contracts for 9,250 commercially available left-hand drive (LHD) battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and initial orders for more than 14,000 charging stations to be deployed at Postal Service facilities. These awards are consistent with the vehicle electrification strategy announced by USPS in December 2022, accompanied by…
Iconic QSR Chain to Offer EV Charging Parks
Subway and GenZ EV Solutions decided to partner on an electric vehicle (EV) Charging Oasis of the future. GenZ EV Solutions LLC, a private firm based in Miami, offers a complete platform of services spanning the design, engineering, installation and maintenance of EV charging solutions. Through the partnership, the brands envision a more seamless experience…
EV Network Operators to Expand Public Access
The Biden-Harris administration announced new progress it has made in establishing a reliable electric vehicle (EV) charging network. These steps will help the United States meet President Biden’s goals of building a national network of 500,000 EV chargers and having EVs make up at least 50% of new car sales by 2030, The recent actions…
NAG Talks Fuel Strategy
The National Advisory Group (NAG) has invited the convenience store industry to attend its annual conference on March 26-29 in Austin, Texas. One of its general sessions will cover the changing fuel landscape, including the integration of electric vehicles and alternative fuels. Leading authorities will discuss how the forecourt will evolve over the next five…
bp-Backed New York Hub Seeks Startups to Drive Offshore Wind Innovation
Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Offshore Wind Innovation Hub (OWIH), backed by bp, is now open for business and announced its first call for applications. The Hub was founded in mid-2022 to identify and help develop promising startups to drive new innovations in the offshore wind industry. The three-year initiative is also backed by Equinor, who together with…
Shell Acquires Volta
Shell has acquired Volta Inc. in a cash transaction valued at approximately $169 million. The acquisition brings Volta’s electric vehicle (EV) charging to Shell’s established brand with hopes of long-term growth opportunities. According to Volta, Shell will acquire all outstanding shares of Class A common stock of Volta at 86 cents per share in cash…
bp Brings Jobs to Ohio With Solar Project
bp announced that its Arche Solar project in Fulton County, Ohio, is beginning construction. The project helps support the global transition to lower carbon energy. Arche is expected to create around 200 U.S. jobs across the supply chain during construction and provide more than $30 million in revenue to benefit local schools and other public…