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Navigating E-Mobility and EV Transition in the Convenience Ecosystem
The Future of EV
Annual electric vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S. are on track to surpass one million for the first time. China and Europe are the largest EV markets: 60% of global electric vehicle sales occur in China, and more than one in every five cars sold in Europe in 2022 was electric, thanks in part to European Union legislation regarding new CO2 standards. Across the globe, consumer demand for EVs is rising—and so is the need for accessible EV charging.
This presents a huge business opportunity for EV and the convenience industry.
For nearly 100 years, convenience stores have continually evolved to meet changing consumer demand. C-stores are now the go-to place for all types of everyday essentials and amenities—a cup of coffee, a car wash, a hot meal to rival leading quick service restaurants, a lottery ticket if you’re feeling lucky, or secure guest Wi-Fi.
And, of course, the fuel-up. Just as c-stores are strategically located for fueling up, they’re also prime real estate for charging EVs.
Discover how the convenience ecosystem is leading the energy transition to EVs and e-mobility.
SOURCES: Cox Automotive / EV Market Share (April 2023), International Energy Agency / Global EV Outlook 2023 (April 2023)
What is E-Mobility?
E-mobility is the use of electricity to power transportation, including cars, trucks, buses, and other vehicles.
Consumer Trends on EV and E-Mobility
Insights from PDI Technologies
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considering buying or leasing, or already have, an EV
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plan to find EV charging locations via online search
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would fill up at a gas station that offers carbon offsetting
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say the battery charge and travel distance is their biggest concern when considering buying or leasing an EV
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say affordability is the most important thing when finding an EV charging station
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considering buying or leasing an EV because they want to be more sustainable in their activities
SOURCE: PDI Technologies / Survey of U.S. consumers re: sustainability and EV industry trends administered by Directions Research (March 2023)
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EV and Convenience Headlines
Read the latest articles on EV trends, the EV outlook, and the ongoing energy transition within the convenience and fuel industry.
- Auto Companies Form JV to Create Electric Vehicle Charging Network
August 22, 2023 | Convenience Store News - Jimmy Frangis Is Helping Convenience Stores Transition to EVs
August 9, 2023 | Atlanta Business Chronicle - Major Automakers Unite to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Network They Say Will Rival Tesla’s
July 26, 2023 | The Associated Press - How Convenience Stores Can Prepare For The EV Evolution
July 25, 2023 | Forbes - Here Come the Family EVs
July 24, 2023 | The Wall Street Journal
Sustainability and EV Innovation at PDI
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Loyalty with Sustainability
Whether you’re just starting out or well into your sustainability journey, we offer turnkey sustainability solutions that turn eco-conscious shoppers into loyal customers—without a significant financial or operational investment.
Offer Network
With EV charging comes longer dwell times. Want to reach those ready and waiting EV drivers and build their loyalty? Expand and integrate your retail and brand promotions through offers, discounts, and other targeted marketing messages.
GasBuddy Carbon Offsets
The leading fuel savings platform also helps drivers be sustainable through carbon offsetting. Build a campaign that connects with eco-conscious consumers in the GasBuddy app—an especially targeted opportunity for CPG, fuel, and automotive brand engagement.
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EV and Alternate Fuels Pricing
When you’re ready to introduce EV battery charging and alternative fuels into your business strategy, you’ll need the right data, tools, and expertise to guide your pricing decisions. As EV market growth continues, this can be a great addition to the fuel pricing capabilities you already use for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
EV Charge Point Security
Adding EV charge points to your operations introduces additional equipment—and the data that equipment collects—that you need to protect from malicious threats and cyberattacks. Enable managed cybersecurity services to help you prevent, detect, and respond to advanced threats to maintain system availability and secure vital data.
EV Charge Network Security
Public EV charge points are connected to the Internet to provide payment, access management, and usage monitoring. Secure and protect your distributed network of EV chargers in real-time with PDI Firewall as a Service – Industrial, an unstaffed communication device designed for locations that can’t accommodate standard hardware.
EV Transaction Reconciliation
EV charging payments can be resolved through PDI Enterprise, which eliminates the manual tasks of data manipulation and accounting reconciliation. It’s an automated process like reconciling fuel sales—and one that will save EV charging providers significant time.
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