BP follows other gas-station brands, adds electric-car charging

Highway sign for electric-car fast-charging station at BP in Metrolina area of Charlotte, NCMajor oil companies are beginning to take the threat of electric cars seriously, and the latest evidence comes from British Petroleum. BP has begun discussions with electric-vehicle makers to partner on a network of charging stations. The move comes as many European countries announce plans to ban the sale of fossil-fuel powered cars in coming...