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2022. június 3., péntek 16:25 |
bk World - The service station of the future has opened in Endsee, Germany (part 1) |
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Endsee, 3 June, 2022 (APA/OTS) - A new era has begun for drivers of electric cars. The first bk World opened today, Friday, in Endsee, Bavaria. By creating charging havens, this subsidiary of bk Group AG is revolutionising long-distance travel by electric car. |
From idea to reality
For drivers of electric cars, charging time is mostly wasted time.
It's 20 to 30 minutes they have to spend consuming fast food in a
remote car park, killing time on their mobile phone, enjoying the
charms of service station bathrooms, writing emails on a
precariously balanced laptop - and longing for the time to pass.
This is something that Gerold Wolfarth and Marc Arnold, the
founders of bk World, want to change. The idea for bk World was born
during a charging stop in the middle of the night, they recounted at
the grand opening of the first bk World. "There had to be a better
way - and we wanted it to be unique," Wolfarth said.
Now, right at the Tesla Supercharger Park with its 20 rapid charge
spots in Endsee, the first location has been opened: a lounge for
drivers of electric cars that turns waiting time into quality time.
In bk World, charging time becomes quality time
"The whole idea for bk World was conceived from the user
perspective," Arnold explained. "In other words, as the driver of an
electric car, what is it that I really need during a charging break?"
bk World of course offers bathroom facilities, while a comfortable
lounge area invites drivers to linger. But the concept is far more
extensive. For instance, it makes extremely efficient use of the
small footprint. Various products are dispensed in a fully automated
way. The food that drivers can purchase on site is healthy, fresh,
and low in sugar. When selecting the product portfolio, the planners
deliberately avoided working with large corporations and chose
instead to focus on keeping things regional and sustainable.
Together with entrepreneur and investor Marcell Jansen, work is even
going on to develop an innovative and healthy food portfolio
especially for bk World.
Small office areas for business meetings, a children's play area to
entertain the little ones, and green surroundings turn a necessary
stay into a welcome break.
A unique spatial concept
bk World is made up of what are known as Qubes - modular,
transportable room elements that can be combined in a number of ways
to meet a wide variety of space requirements on site. When a
charging facility grows, its bk World can grow with it. Qubes can be
assembled, disassembled, and relocated in a very short time. This is
particularly good news for property owners, but also for charging
facility operators. If a lease expires, bk World offers the greatest
possible flexibility. The smallest version, with a lounge area and
bathroom Qube, takes up around 50 square metres - but there is no
upper size limit to bk World. This reduces material waste and makes
demolitions a thing of the past. And bk World's inherent
adaptability makes it easier to find suitable locations.
"With bk World, charging park operators no longer have to rely on
existing infrastructure. We simply come to wherever a charging park
has been set up. All we need is a connection for water, wastewater,
and electricity, which means we can put our lounges in practically
any location," Wolfarth said.
Supporting regional retailers
bk World is also committed to strengthening the regional retail
trade. Its online shop hosts a platform on which regional retailers
can present themselves. As the locations expand, the portfolio of
regional specialities will continue to grow. In Endsee, visitors to
the charging park will find delicacies including Franconian wines,
award-winning chocolates, and exceptional cooking oils.
"For most retailers, bk World is a touchpoint with a new target
group that would otherwise be very hard, if not impossible, for them
to reach. After all, people stopping for a break right on the
motorway won't be aware of the great shops in nearby towns. The
visibility that companies can now achieve through our platform is
enormous," Wolfarth said.
Each bk World location will offer a maximum of 80 selected products
from the surrounding region, making every bk World unique. It is
also possible to purchase regional products in the bk World online
shop.
Taking sustainability a step further
bk World is climate positive over its lifetime. That means it
offsets more CO2 emissions than it causes. This is thanks to the
interplay of various structural considerations and construction
techniques. The solid lounge elements are made of spruce wood. One
property of this building material is that it naturally binds CO2.
In addition, the bk World Qubes feature a sustainable insulating
material that is not only ecological, but also has properties that
make a positive impact
on the bk World's carbon footprint: the Qubes are designed to
withstand all weather conditions. From sweltering heat in southern
Europe to extreme cold in the north - all visitors to bk World will
experience the same climate. Many of the electrical consumers in
each bk World draw their power from the on-site PV system on the
roofs of the Qubes.(continues)
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2022. június 3., péntek 16:26 |
bk World - The service station of the future has opened in Endsee, Germany (part 2) |
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Endsee, 3 June, 2022 (APA/OTS) - |
The future is electric
"To make a success of the mobility revolution, we need innovative
concepts like bk World. And committed players who don't wait for
government initiatives, but instead take action themselves. I'm
already looking forward to discovering the Qubes at more and more
charging parks soon," praised Wolfgang Bosbach, a former member of
the German Bundestag, at the opening in Endsee.
"My partnership with bk World is based primarily on shared values.
Sustainability is just as important to me in the food area as it is
to bk World in the overall design of the lounges. Together, we are
striving for innovative solutions - and we're already developing a
comprehensive concept around the topic of healthy nutrition,"
Marcell Jansen, former National Football Player promised.
The bk World in Endsee is now open and ready to welcome all
visitors to the Tesla charging park. But this first location is just
the beginning: in the next five years, bk World Holding GmbH plans
to open 300 locations across Europe. bk World is coming soon to
charging parks run by the largest charge spot operators and energy
providers - to the benefit of customers, retailers, and the
environment.
- Picture is available at AP Images (http://www.apimages.com) -
Your Contact Elina Ranki PR & Brand Marketing Manager presse@bk-world.eu
bk World Holding GmbH bk Group Platz 1 91628 Endsee, Germany
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