encourage the adoption of zero-emission vehicles. The project is valued at $17.3 million and, says Elad Barak, VP business development of eCAMION,“This is perhaps the largest infrastructure project for electrical vehicles to be deployed at one time anywhere in the world.” Among the first to deploy fast charging is G&G's Travel Plaza in Port Severn, Ont. Located on Highway 400 as it enters the community, G&G's Travel Plaza installed the first 50 kW DC fast charger in Canada in 2016 thanks to support from Electric Vehicle Chargers Ontario's (EVCO) grant program, which has been cancelled by the Ford government. G&G's Travel Plaza describes itself as a travel plaza with c-store, foodservice, full-service fuel and an EV charging system. Globally, Shell is a leader with its Shell Recharge program offered in the UK. Shell Recharge provides 50 kW DC rapid chargers, systems that can charge most cars in about 30 minutes. While cars charge, customers are encouraged to pick up a drink or snack at Shell’s Select Shop and use Shell’s free WiFi. Customers in the UK pay for Shell Recharge by using the Smoov app, a subscription-free mobile payment system. There are no subscription or con-
G&G's Travel Plaza 50 kW DC fast charger installed in 2016, thanks to support from Electric Vehicle Chargers Ontario's (EVCO) grant program.
nection fees and customers pay only for the power used to recharge their cars.
2. Fuel efficiencies in cars As we move forward, vehicles will be using less and less of traditional petroleum products. Gas station operators will have to adapt to this change by offering alternative fuels and additional services.
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