recently, the first charging and swapping integrated energy station of china petroleum & chemical corporation (sinopec), the anhui sinopec integrated energy station, has been put into operation in hefei. located in the hefei municipal and culture new area, the integrated energy station is surrounded by high-end shopping malls and office buildings, indicating a significant demand for charging and swapping services in the area. this station integrates functions such as refueling, charging, swapping, photovoltaics, and energy storage, making it the sinopec's largest charging terminal in terms of quantity. with a total area of 11,285 square meters, the charging area alone covers 7,622 square meters, equivalent to 18 standard basketball courts. it offers 142 charging spaces with a charging time as fast as 10 minutes. additionally, there is a cooperative charging and swapping station where a single battery swap takes just 5 minutes. in order to create an ecosystem of "people, vehicles, and lifestyle" and meet the demand for "one-stop" consumption, the station has introduced various formats such as fast food, driver's lounge, and entertainment and leisure facilities. drivers can enjoy value-added services such as dining, car washing, massage, and reading while refueling or charging. source: anhuinews.com
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