EV charging network added to Shell gas station offerings
Recently, Shell acquired Volta Charging, an electric car charging network, for a whopping $169 million. With nearly 3,000 plug-ins, this acquisition is part of Shell's latest plan to expand its charging points from 140,000 to 2.5 million by 2030. Shell also intends to operate one of the largest public charging point networks for EVs in the United States. Currently, Shell has around 12,432 gas stations and plans to add 3,400 more fueling stops. Despite competitors like Exxon or Chevron trying to rank higher, they fall short in comparison to the sheer number of stations Shell owns.
Shell gas stations are a global chain of fueling stations owned and operated by Royal Dutch Shell, a multinational oil and gas company. These gas stations are present in numerous countries worldwide, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and several other countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Apart from selling gasoline and diesel fuel, Shell gas stations typically offer other services, such as convenience stores, car washes, and repair services. Shell is also actively investing in developing alternative fuels, such as hydrogen and electric vehicle charging stations, to reduce its carbon footprint and support the transition to a low-carbon energy future.
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