EV fueling behavior has more in common with charging a smartphone than making time to visit the gas station, and an increase in the number of Americans who think of EVs as big batteries could help influence a shift away from the traditional ritual of ‘pumping gas and toward a charged future.
Desmond Wheatley, President and CEO of Beam Global, an electric vehicle charging technologies company, details the efficiency of EV fueling in an article for Forbes. Wheatley states that many drivers view the act of going to get gas as a chore, or an activity. By contrast, the simplicity of ‘plugging in’ when arriving at home for the evening presents a superior alternative to extra trips to the gas station.
Consistently charging to a ‘top up’ status versus thinking of it as ‘filling to full’ may help drivers make the switch to an EV. This thought process aligns with how we commonly charge our smartphones, and may reduce the anxiety associated with seeking a gas station when that oft-dreaded fuel gauge indicator pops up on the dash. The ability to charge an EV here and there, such as while parked in a garage (public or private) or at one of many stations attached to the driver’s next destination, highlights some of the appeal associated with going green. Continue reading via EV Solutions.
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Beam EV ARC™ EV charging infrastructure systems support any quality brand EV charging service equipment, and Beam AllCell™ battery solutions power micro-mobility, terrestrial EVs, aviation, maritime and recreational vehicles as well as stationery and energy-security platforms.
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Check out Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley’s interview on Alpha Wolf Impact. He discusses how Beam is powering the future with solar EV charging for cities and communities, no grid connection needed. Watch the full interview with Alpha Wolf Impact.
CityFleet, the City’s comprehensive fleet management program, is bringing a little sunshine into its fueling systems with three Beam Global EV ARC™ mobile charging stations to support City vehicles. Continue reading via Portland.Gov.
Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley joins the BBC World
