Parkland to double size of announced EV charging network in Western Canada
“There are lots of examples in the market where the charger’s off in the corner in a poorly lit area, and that’s where we feel the market has done a disservice to EV customers,” Smart said.“You come to our site, and the charger is located in a spot where it’s easy to get into the convenience store, it’s well-lit, and we’re creating that connection between the charger and all the amenities we have on site.
“We expect gasoline demand could decline by up to 25 per cent by the mid-to-late 2030s based on current government regulation, and forecast EV penetration,” Smith said.Suncor to keep Petro Canada retail business after comprehensive review “Lots of people are very focused on this space and moving quickly,” Smart said. “Everybody sees that EV penetration is increasing and wants to play in this space.”
“Even though there are more EVs as part of new car sales every year, it takes a long time for the fleet that’s on the road to turn over. In Norway, for example, 80 per cent of new vehicles are EVs, but 80 per cent of the fleet is still conventional engines,” Smart said.
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