What happens to all the fuel stations around as electric vehicles become more integrated into our lifestyle? While it is an interesting question, the answer is already playing out in Norway, where the share of BEVs in the sales of new cars has reached 70 percent.
As reported by Bjorn Nyland, the Shell Nebbenes Vest fuel station is gradually shedding its hydrocarbon image. Previously known for dispensing fuel, Shell has been transforming the station progressively to electric.
The Dutch energy giant has been installing Kempower S-Series fast chargers in the station, with the Recharge charging network contracted to manage them.
Some fuel pumps have given way to the chargers right under the roof, something that would have been unthinkable. However, it demonstrates how seriously Shell is taking the electric vehicle revolution. The company also added multiple charging stalls on the side of the station.
The state-of-the-art charging stalls have a 7-inch touchscreen that displays statistics like the state of charge and power output. It also shows a QR code that you scan to download all the charging information onto a smartphone, including a chart of the charging session. The Kempower chargers also have long cables, making them easier to handle by customers.
With the transformation at the Shell Nebbenes Vest fuel station, it is clear that infrastructure meant for refueling ICE vehicles does not need to die off but can adapt to servicing electric vehicles.
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