BP PULSE EXPANDS EV CHARGING NETWORK WITH TRAVELCENTERS ACROSS MAJOR HIGHWAYS

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This video explores the new BP Pulse charging stations being rolled out in collaboration with TravelCenters of America (TA). The reviewer highlights the convenience of these locations, situated directly off major highways like I-95, offering amenities such as Popeyes, Subway, and Amazon Lockers alongside charging facilities. The installation features Alpitronic HYC 400 dispensers capable of peaking at 400 kW, with 12 CCS1 stalls. BP Pulse plans to integrate North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors in the future, utilizing Tesla's V4 dispensers. The review touches on the cable technology, noting the liquid-cooled 400-amp cables used by BP Pulse, contrasting them with the oil-cooled cables from Ion. While the Alpitronic dispensers offer familiarity due to shared software with other installations, the reviewer notes some similarities in user experience complaints with Ion, such as screen placement. The BP Pulse app is functional but basic, with some features still being rolled out. Overall, the expansion is seen as a positive development for EV infrastructure, with BP Pulse committed to long-term investment and a multi-format strategy including highway corridors, Giga hubs, and urban densification.