Transportation News & Media

Ikea to invest $5.58 M in EV charging for delivery vehicles

April 25, 2023

Ikea, the Sweden base furniture retailer, will invest £4.5 million ($5.58 million) in a nationwide EV charging infrastructure to provide charging points for…

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New York MTA claims progress in OMNY machine installations

April 25, 2023

The New York MTA plans to install long awaited OMNY machines that accept tap cards in subway stations this summer, but the old MetroCard machines won't be…

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Albany, NY awarded $500k for EV charging stations

April 24, 2023

New York State has awarded nearly $500,000 to the city of Albany to install 14 EV charging stations, including 28 charging ports, according to news10.com…

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Alaska Airlines to replace check-in kiosks with mobile check-in

April 20, 2023

Alaska Airlines plans to phase out self-check-in kiosks and introduce mobile check-in, according to a USA Today report. The airline will also offer an iPad bag…

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Italy-based EV solutions company to provide 18,000+ charging stations

April 18, 2023

Enel X Way, a Rome, Italy-based provider of EV charging solutions, has partnered with Automobile Club d'Italia to provide more than 18,000 charging points…

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Biden announces more public, private EV charging initiatives

April 18, 2023

As part of President Biden's goal of having half of all new vehicle sales be electric by 2030, the White House has announced new public and private commitments…

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Alaska Airlines removes check-in kiosks in Portland

April 14, 2023

Alaska Airlines will replace its self-service check-in kiosks with kiosks that only print luggage tags as part of an overhaul of the check-in experience at…

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Carvana debuts vending machine in Fort Worth

April 13, 2023

Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, debuted its newest signature car vending machine in Fort Worth, Texas, according to a press…

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EV charging gathering electrifies attendees

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The EV Charging Summit & Expo launched its first event at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas in March. Exhibits included equipment manufacturers, software…

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Cleveland to replace coin operated parking meters with smart kiosks, mobile pay

April 11, 2023

Cleveland will replace coin operated parking meters with smart meters and mobile payment, according to a press release.

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‘Power swap’ EV stations come to Europe

April 11, 2023

NIO, a Chinese EV manufacturer, has opened its first European "power swap station" in Denmark, allowing drivers to replace their used-up battery with a fully…

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EV charging advertising: retail’s next growth opportunity

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Adding outdoor advertising to EV charging stations increases the engagement and relevance to consumers, explains Chadi Borghol, director of sales at Broadsign…

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Walmart, Sam’s Club to expand EV charging stations through 2030

April 7, 2023

Walmart and Sam's Club will install EV charging stations at thousands of locations nationwide by 2030, the company announced on its website.

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Texas lawmakers develop legal groundwork for EV charging stations

April 5, 2023

Lawmakers in Texas are working to create a legal foundation for EV charging station infrastructure, according to a report in The Texas Tribune.

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Amano McGann integrates Parker Technology’s video customer experience platform into parking access system

April 4, 2023

Amano McGann Inc., a provider of parking access and revenue control systems in North America, has integrated Parker Technology's video customer experience…

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Tritium offers EV charging stations under federal infrastructure program

April 3, 2023

Tritium DCFC Ltd., a Lebanon, Tennessee-based manufacturer of direct current fast chargers for EVs, has begun accepting orders for its first product offering…

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Shell finalizes acquisition of Volta

March 31, 2023

Shell USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Shell PLC, has completed the previously announced acquisition of Volta Inc., an electric vehicle charging network powering…

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San Diego plans EV charging stations in 400+ parking lots

March 30, 2023

San Diego plans to install EV charging stations in more than 400 public parking lots, including every park, beach, library and recreation center, according to…

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How the EV revolution, tapping DOOH, will drive sustainability

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mike Schott, EVP of media at Volta, describes how the EV revolution will drive digital out of home signage and help meet sustainability goals.

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European EV charging provider Numbat taps Broadsign for DOOH advertising network

March 29, 2023

Numbat GmbH, a Kempten, Germany-based technology company, has selected Broadsign to build, power and scale advertising capabilities for its network of…

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