7-Eleven has announced plans to launch a new EV fast charging network. Entitled ‘7Charge,’ the new network will connect to an app to provide convenient, reliable fast charging around the United States (and eventually Canada). The company will test the program in stores across Florida, Texas, Colorado and California – but ultimately aims to create one of the largest EV fast-changing networks in North America. That said, with over 13,000 stores to its name, 7-Eleven is certainly equipped to try its luck.
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This Jacket Packs Up to the Size of an Orange

‘The Orange Jacket’ ($300) from Houdini is an extremely lightweight, waterproof shell jacket. Perfectly packable, the jacket offers full weather protection and packs up to the size of a single orange – so, if you’ve got room for an orange in your pack, you’ve got room for this jacket. Equipped with full weather protection and made with a smooth, silent fabric, this jacket is key for mountain sports like running, ski touring, mountaineering or trad climbing. It’s free of PFAs and toxic chemicals and made from recycled (and recyclable) polyester. It’s a home run, a grand slam and an indispensable piece of gear for every adventure.