The Kalibrate fuel round up: May 2024

Kalibrate works with a diverse range of fuel organizations, so we always have our ear to the ground to see how the environment is evolving. This helps us understand the challenges and opportunities facing the brands we support, but it also helps us keep across the news, innovations, transformations, trials, and tribulations, within the fuel space.

Wawa announces first travel center

The trend towards larger stores and travel centers continues at pace as Wawa reveals plans to open its first travel center in Hope Mills, North Carolina. The site will feature indoor seating as well as expanded parking and bathrooms.

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California leads the charge: Golden State now has one EV charger for every five gas stations

It’s no surprise to see California leading the race for EV charging infrastructure. The accompanying press release also stated that if California was a country, it would place fourth rankings for EV sales – behind only China, the US, and Germany. One third of all US BEV sales was in California.

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How many EV charging stations does the US need to totally replace gas stations?

Wired’s piece on EV charging in the US ventures (very bold) views on the future of gas stations including the level of charging expected to take place outside the home.

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A resounding success – UNITI expo 2024 in numbers

We were delighted to attend UINITI Expo 2024. MobilityPlaza (formerly PetrolPlaza) has a great write up of the show. Thanks to everyone we met out in Stuttgart, and we can’t wait to see you next time.

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