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Re:Oil companies buying up EV charging networks: Shell acqui... by spoonjim on Saturday February 06, 2021 @12:52AM (#26044454)
The oil companies don’t own gas stations. Those are privately owned with franchising agreements.
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Re:Oil companies buying up EV charging networks: Shell acqui... by shiftpgdn on Saturday February 06, 2021 @01:16AM (#26044557)
Depends on the supermajor. I know BP for sure has a retail arm where they own gas stations in addition to franchises. Same for shell.
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Re:Oil companies buying up EV charging networks: Shell acqui... by shrumm on Saturday February 06, 2021 @01:46AM (#26044677)
the franchisee has a profit motive too. If adding a charging station brings in more revenue - I don't see why the franchisee would refuse.

Also, factor in that charging times are longer for EV. This means they'll spend more money at the in-station cafe/convenience store vs the avg IC car driver.

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Re:Oil companies buying up EV charging networks: Shell acqui... by vegetablepotpie on Saturday February 06, 2021 @02:16AM (#26044784)
I can see that. Gas at gas stations is more of a loss leader, the real profits are in alcohol and tobacco.
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Re:Oil companies buying up EV charging networks: Shell acqui... by grogenaut on Saturday February 06, 2021 @01:03AM (#26044502)
franchising agreements can force people to add new products like the McRib, or charging stations or lose supply.
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