In this episode of Talks on Mobility, Oscar Smith Diamante is joined by Jan Harmen Akkerman (MoveYou), Marek Gutt-Mostowy (Wilbert by EUROLOOP), and Jorrit Berkhout (Virta). Together, they unpack how innovative business models, technology, and customer-centric approaches are shaping the next era of e-mobility services. The discussion touches on building hybrid fueling networks, bridging the gap between EV charging and retail convenience, and the crucial role of smart software in making e-mobility reliable, profitable, and engaging for customers.

In the latest episode of Talks on Mobility, Reitan Convenience discusses how the company is embedding sustainability into the very core of its operations. With over 400 stores under the 7-Eleven, Pressbyrån, and PBX brands, Reitan is leading a bold transition in the Nordic convenience sector. Linea Bolkström and Michael Noren detail the company’s three-pillar sustainability strategy: reducing emissions and waste in operations, transforming the product assortment, and fostering community engagement.

In this episode of Talks on Mobility, host Oscar Smith Diamante is joined by Om Shankar (Konect) and Erik Anker (St1) to explore the dynamic evolution of EV charging and service stations. Erik shares insights into St1’s journey as a charge point operator (CPO) in Scandinavia, highlighting the ongoing learning process as they refine their approach. Om highlights the critical role of advanced analytics in maximizing the return on investment for charging networks. The episode also covers utilization rates, the integration of store offerings, and the potential of battery-swapping systems.

As fueling destinations are incorporating diverse energy options, the mobility sector aims to keep up with the challenges this shift presents. While suppliers invest in innovative solutions to address new fueling needs, retailers must decide whether to create all-encompassing fueling sites or focus on energy-specific, dedicated outlets. In this episode of Talks on Mobility, we discuss with industry experts from Bennett Pump, Future Fuelling, and Hiperbaric their perspectives on how this revolution will shape the energy landscape and the development of new fueling locations.

Karl Doenges represents NACS on the coming disruption in mobility and how that effects convenience retailers. In this role, Karl focuses on NACS’ EV charging infrastructure program, monitoring and engaging the EV industry and the Fuels Institute Electric Vehicle Council.  

We sat down with Karl at the NACS Show 2024 in Las Vegas. 

A session hosted by MobilityPlaza at UNITI expo 2024 in Stuttgart (Germany) gathered three industry leaders representing hydrogen, e-mobility, and e-fuels to discuss the multi-energy future. 

The heavy-duty transport industry faces major challenges in Europe, especially around safety, labor, and energy. We talk to Gundars Ozols, Founder and CEO of Instantic, about these developments, and how Instantic’s solutions can help tackle these issues.