If you do a teensy bit of planning, it’s already quite easy to take a road trip in an electric car in many parts of the USA, especially if you are driving a Tesla. If you have a hotel with an EV charger, great. But even if you don’t, all … [continued]
Marriott properties has selected EV Connect as its preferred EV charging provider.
Hilton has just made a major commitment to serve the needs of EV drivers. Early next year it will start installing 20,000 Tesla wall chargers.
What are they waiting for? Hotels are missing out on an opportunity to build their customer base with loyal EV drivers who are road-tripping.
Energy storage has grown significantly over the last ten years, particularly because of the Tesla Powerwall, Powerpack, and Megapack battery systems, the latter being for commercial applications. There is another viable commercial option, though it receives less attention: thermal energy storage. The Beverly Hilton and The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills … [continued]
The hospitality industry can be lucrative for energy storage systems (ESS) installers, and here are some ways to communicate the benefits to potential buyers in the industry. There are several causes of everyday power outages in the United States. Hotels and resorts can encounter outages for a variety of reasons, … [continued]
It is hard to enjoy the scenic and tourist delights of the high country if you have to drive 40 km into town to charge your car. About 18 months ago, Rob noticed one of his guests hanging an extension cord out of the window of his holiday accommodation, “I … [continued]
It pays to do your homework. However, when you are trying your best and just don’t know the way forward, reach out to the electric vehicle community for great advice and positive support. This is the recent experience of Rob and Kate from Dreamy Escapes. Having installed an EV charger … [continued]
As EVs continue to penetrate the mainstream, tourism and hospitality industries have been advocating for the adoption of EVs in business practice. Hyundai has been listening.
Increasing numbers of electric vehicles bring new problems. As New Zealand heads towards an EV market share of 20% (or as any country does), what should one do when travelling and staying at AirBNBs and motels? This question was recently asked on the NZ Electric Vehicles Facebook page. How do … [continued]
