They should add a feature where users can virtually “get in line” for the next available charger. In some places, it’s not practical or safe to physically line up a bunch (or even a few) cars waiting for the next available charger. It’d be nice if the app would just let you virtually queue for a charge, so you can go park somewhere close by. Maybe have it set so once a charger is available, you have a few minutes to start charging, or you lose your place in line. If somebody else physically pulls into the charging spot, it wouldn’t let them charge, and would ideally show a notification on their app that X number of people are in line in front of them.
won’t be long before you drive past more chargers than you’ll ever use.
Find an EV Charger at Starbucks stores from Seattle to Denver
https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2022/find-an-ev-charger-at-starbucks-stores-from-seattle-to-denver/
EV charging stations to roll out at fast food restaurants in California
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2023/07/ev-charging-stations-to-roll-out-at-fast-food-restaurants-in-california/
Kroger partners with Volta to deploy electric vehicle charging stations
https://www.supermarketnews.com/technology/kroger-partners-volta-deploy-electric-vehicle-charging-stations
Shell USA, Inc. Finalizes Acquisition of Volta Inc., Scaling up its U.S. Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network
https://www.shell.com/energy-and-innovation/mobility/mobility-news/shell-usa-inc-finalizes-acquisition-of-volta-inc.html
EV Charging Solutions Leader Greenlots to become Shell Recharge Solutions
https://shellrecharge.com/en-us/solutions/news/ev-charging-solutions-leader-greenlots-to-become-shell-recharge-solutions
Shell has committed to becoming a net zero emissions business by 2050 or sooner, in step with society, and to operating 500,000 chargers globally by 2025. As Shell Recharge Solutions, the company will bring the EV charging expertise and solutions that will help ensure delivery on these transformative commitments and accelerate continued expansion of electric mobility in North America.