Fuel station of the future: pizza vending machine in the mobility hub

Exercise the body while charging

Research into the future of gas stations shows where the journey could go. in WKO Gas Station Study 2030 For example, delivery services use locations as parcel hubs from which drones can take off to a destination address. In addition to “Logistics axis“You should also use gas stations.”Mobility Center“, with rental cars and direct connection to public transportation. Robots take over the fueling process, while electric car drivers wait for them to be fully charged to have workstations, training equipment, children's play areas and even Sleep options for a “power nap” finds.

Different speeds

Klaus Brunbauer, head of the gas station, believes that gas stations are changing radically Gas Station Trade Associationno. It remains to be seen whether electric cars will quickly dominate the roads. with biofuel, Such as hydrogenated vegetable oils or e-fuels, there may be environmentally friendly alternatives in the future. Also for heavy traffic hydrogen topic. In other countries, gas that will be increasingly produced “green” will be available at more and more gas stations in the future. “In Austria we still sleep a little.”

“Not all countries “The energy transition will happen just as quickly,” says Rainer Kloepfer, managing director of the company. Shell Austria. Shell will build a gas station in London in 2023 No more liquid fuel at all It only offers fast charging stations – under a wooden roof with photovoltaic modules, next to a café and a small supermarket. In Panlong, China, a plant has been built that provides electricity and hydrogen in addition to fossil fuels, and there is also a fast food restaurant, perhaps in the future. Battery swap stationsElectric cars can replace their entire battery with a complete one.

Shop instead of stuffing yourself

In the future, large stations like this will only be available in locations frequented by a large number of people, such as highways. You can also come here Electric carswho travel longer distances, do business. Otherwise they will be fine Mainly at homeAt work, in parking lots or in supermarket parking lots. Why should you go to the gas station?

Maybe, um For shopping. Small supermarkets are very popular due to their presence working hours common. Parent company Bella Roy Gas station stores in Austria are believed to fill the gap of stores known in other countries. Supermarket chain SaveThe company, which also supplies many gas station stores, does not expect any major changes in the coming years.

Pizza and wifi in the lounge

Smaller gas station locations actually exist today Increasingly automated. It can only be operated profitably without employees. But these sites could also score points in the future with more add-on offers. Company Bistro box It is currently showing what this could look like in 40 locations in Austria. Small, elegantly decorated shops offer snacks, drinks and even warm meals Pizza from a vending machine. Waiting times can be spent in comfortable, air-conditioned lounges equipped with Wi-Fi. “This is also a solution for charging parks away from gas stations,” says Klaus Haberl, CEO of Bistrobox.

There will be fewer gas stations

However, in the long term, in some locations it may not be feasible to operate fully automated filling stations. “It's hard to say whether there will be as many stations as there are today,” says Kloepfer. “In urban areas, mobility hubs where you can do a lot of things at the same time make sense.” “It will be certain Structural cleaning “Give,” says Brunbauer. “There is a great need for that as well. We have twice the density of gas stations as in Germany. This remains the way.” More left for individual operators “They can work economically again.”