<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=49Gnid_0vr1ReKK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=49Gnid_0vr1ReKK00" width="980" height="749" ><figcaption>Kerri Mac</figcaption></figure><p>On Monday, September 30th the Midwestern convenience store chain Kwik Trip (better known as Kwik Star in Iowa) shared that some exciting changes were ahead.</p><h2>Popularity of Electric Vehicles</h2><p>The popularity of electric vehicles has grown considerably around the world. However, here in the United States, it remains relatively stagnant, <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/electric-car-sales">according to a report from Our World In Data.</a></p><p>Approximately one in four cars that were sold in 2023 (globally) were electric vehicles.</p><p>With this growing popularity, Kwik Trip Inc. is attempting to keep up with this global demand.</p><h2>Electric Vehicle Charging Locations Coming to Kwik Star/Trips Near You</h2><p>Officials from Kwik Trip announced the news that select locations will be getting electric vehicle chargers installed. There will also be an app that will help drivers of electric vehicles find charging locations.</p><p>These eventual locations will have connectors for Combined Charging Standard as well as the North American Charging Standard.</p><p>In addition, when four vehicles are plugged in, they will have a minimum <b>150kW</b> of power per dispenser.</p><h2>Where Will These Electric Charging Stations Be Located?</h2><p>Twenty-four Kwik Star/Kwik Trip locations in Wisconsin will be suited up with these electric vehicle charging stations. This is actually round one of awards through the <a href="https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/2024/10/01/kwik-trip-to-add-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-starting-this-year/75454563007/">Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.</a></p><p>These locations include Green Bay, Eau Claire, and Chippewa Falls.</p><p>See all of the locations <a href="https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/projects/multimodal/WEVI-round1-RFP-awarded-locations.pdf">here.</a></p><h2>When Will These Be Made Available?</h2><p><a href="https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/kwik-trip-implementing-electric-vehicle-charging-program-to-stores-across-the-midwest">According to various reports</a>, there is no set or estimated timeline for when these charging stations will be available for drivers.</p><p>Stay up to date with everything going on in Eastern Iowa and beyond by downloading the free station app from your app store.</p><p>Also do not forget to follow the station across all social media platforms for the latest news updates.</p><h2>2023 Best Looking State Patrol Cars In (Almost) Every State</h2><p>For the past 10 years, the American Association of State Troopers has held a contest to determine which state has the best looking patrol cruiser. Nearly every state police agency submits their best photo of their sharpest patrol vehicle a chance to win the coveted cover photo on the association's annual calendar. From cop cars rushing through blizzards to vehicles on the Grand Ole Opry stage, here are this 2023's nominees.</p></div></body>

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Something New Is Coming to Kwik Trip Locations In the Midwest

On Monday, September 30th the Midwestern convenience store chain Kwik Trip (better known as Kwik Star in Iowa) shared that some exciting changes were ahead. The popularity of electric vehicles has grown considerably around the world. However, here in the United States, it remains relatively stagnant, according to a report from Our World In Data.