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Considerations for convenience store DC fast charging solutions?

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In the burgeoning era of electric vehicles (EVs), convenience stores sit on a gold mine of opportunity. As the world shifts from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, the electric vehicle market is booming, creating an urgent need for charging infrastructure. Choosing the right EV charger is crucial for convenience stores.

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Seven-Eleven Japan, Toyota launching next-gen convenience store project in 2019; fuel cell trucks and generators

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Seven-Eleven and Toyota entered into a basic agreement in August 2017 regarding considerations toward energy conservation and carbon dioxide emission reduction in store distribution and operation. Specifically, the Group plans to increase renewable energy use in stores to 20% and reduce CO 2 emissions by 27% compared to FY 2013 by 2030.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

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To help facilitate this goal, the Department of Transportation is building a network of 500,000 EV chargers to connect the country along its network of interstate highways by 2030. Convenience stores and truck stops are in a fantastic position to take advantage of available federal funding for DC fast charging stations.

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GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

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These fuel cell generators could ultimately replace gas- and diesel-burning generators with fewer emissions at worksites, buildings, movie sets, data centers, outdoor concerts and festivals. GM is supplying HYDROTEC fuel cell power cubes to Renewable Innovations of Lindon, Utah to build the Mobile Power Generator.

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Honda opens Smart Home US in California; produces more energy than it consumes; direct DC-DC EV charging

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The home, located on the West Village campus of the University of California, Davis, is capable of producing more energy on-site from renewable sources than it consumes annually, including enough energy to power a Honda Fit EV for daily commuting. DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging. Photo by Dorian Toy. Click to enlarge.

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How Truck Stops and Convenience Stores Can Benefit from Holiday EV Travel

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And for a population that associates convenience stores with fueling stations, truck stops and roadside convenience stores have a golden opportunity to attract EV drivers, especially in more rural areas where electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) is scarce.

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Porsche opens first Charging Lounge

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Two minutes from motorway junction A60/A61, it offers six 300-kW DC fast-charging stations and four 22-kW AC charging points. The charging processes use power from certified renewable sources. The digital building management optimises power consumption, for example by automatically dimming the lighting when there are no guests.

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