PetrolPlaza Talks: Preparing for EV Charging
This episode of PetrolPlaza Talks dives into some of the biggest questions fuel retailers have about EV charging. We speak with the Fuels Institute, Diebold Nixdorf and Tritium.
Sales of electric cars hit 6.6 million in 2021, more than tripling their market share from two years earlier. The US government announced in November 2021 an ambitious 50% electrification target for new cars by 2030, supported by the announcement of the installation of 500 000 charging points. In Europe, the EU Commission proposed to bring the CO2 emission standard for new cars to zero by 2035. Finally, China led global growth in electric car markets in 2021 as sales nearly tripled to 3.4 million.
This live episode of PetrolPlaza Talks dives into some of the biggest questions fuel retailers have about EV charging. With electromobility continuing to grow across the world, governments and car manufacturers committing to the technology, and all major oil companies such as Circle K, Shell and BP announcing ambitious plans regarding charging infrastructure, how can service stations best prepare for the arrival of electric vehicles?
Together with the Fuels Institute, Diebold Nixdorf and Tritium, we try to respond to some of the key questions around EV charging. What’s the business case for forecourt operators? When is the best time to get into the market? What’s the most suitable technology? We also look at some of the technical challenges involving servicing, security, payments and data.
Watch Oscar Smith Diamante, Editor-in-Chief at PetrolPlaza, and three international experts in this episode of PetrolPlaza Talks. Find out more about the challenges and opportunities in the EV charging market.
