Retail company 7-Eleven announced plans for an electric vehicle charging network called 7Charge, with the goal of making it one of the largest in North America. “The plan includes DC fast-charging stations at 7-Eleven locations in the U.S. and, eventually, Canada, with access via a proprietary app,” said Green Car Reports. It also noted that 7-Eleven’s EV charging network is already available at some of its stores in Florida, California, Colorado, and Texas. (Source: Green Car Reports) Read the original story…
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