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NewsSMMT calls for more chargepoint provision as EV sales surge
Surging sales of electric vehicles mean there is an urgent need for greater chargepoint provision if the government is to meet its net zero target, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsRoadchef acquired by Macquarie Asset Management in £900m deal
Roadchef has announced that it is being acquired by a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management in a deal reported to be worth £900m.
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NewsSUMMIT 2022: Customer trust must not be lost as industry faces biggest changes it’s ever seen, says BP’s Hofer
The forecourt sector is embarking on one of the ”biggest changes our industry has ever seen”, according to Hanna Hofer, vice president convenience and mobility at BP UK.
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NewsSUMMIT 2022: Car washing versus EV charging emerges as the big question at Forecourt Trader Summit 2022
Investment in car washing and/or electric vehicle charging became the key points of discussion at Forecourt Trader’s Summit 2022, where industry experts put forward their views on the theme for the day – The Road Ahead.
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NewsFirst Shell Recharge points at Waitrose go live in Cirencester
The first Shell Recharge points destined for a Waitrose supermarket have gone live at the Waitrose store in Cirencester.
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Focus On FeatureThe UK is on the brink of an EV revolution
The UK is on the brink of its electric vehicle (EV) revolution. The Government ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 is accelerating both manufacturer investment and driver enthusiasm.
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NewsMoto and Gridserve open first high-powered electric vehicle charging hub in Wales
Wales’ first high-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub has opened at Moto’s Swansea motorway service area on the M4.
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NewsSMMT calls for independent regulator for the UK’s EV charging network
The UK automotive industry has called for an independent regulator for the UK’s EV charging network, which would regulate charging price levels and enforce minimum standards.
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NewsShell Recharge Solutions reaches 10,000 charging connections through its UK network
Shell Recharge Solutions has achieved a major milestone by increasing the number of charging connections accessible through its UK network to 10,000.
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NewsMFG planning to convert Bury petrol station into EV charging hub
MFG has applied for planning permission to convert an Esso petrol station in Bury into an electric vehicle charging hub.
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NewsStudy claims global EV Charging spend will exceed $16 billion in 2026
Spend on EV charging at home will exceed $16 billion globally in 2026 according to a new study by Juniper Research.
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InterviewTALKING HEADS: Bernie Williamson elated at launch of Shell’s EV-only hub
Absolute elation was the feeling among Shell staff when the company’s first EV-only charging hub was officially opened in January, in a global pilot that has seen the company transform a traditional fuel forecourt in Fulham to a flagship format to meet the transition to net zero.
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NewsDiesel sales thrive as used car market increases by 11.5% on 2020 levels
The UK’s used car market grew by 11.5% to 7,530,956 transactions in 2021, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsBP Pulse opens new electric vehicle charging hub at Gatwick parking facility
BP Pulse has opened its latest new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Gatwick’s Q-Park parking facility.
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NewsElectric vehicles continue to lead growth in recovering new car market
Sales of new cars in the UK remained well below pre-pandemic levels last month, with the market down 22.9% compared with January 2020, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsMPs call for urgent action over forthcoming collapse in revenue from motoring taxation
A committee of MPs has called for urgent action from the government to address the forthcoming collapse in revenue from motoring taxation caused by the phasing out of petrol and diesel cars and vans.
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NewsOsprey Charging agrees partnership to install hubs at retail warehouses
Osprey Charging has agreed a partnership with real estate specialist Ediston to install rapid EV charging across its portfolio of retail warehouse sites in the UK.
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NewsRAC backs new FairCharge campaign to speed up the switch to electric cars
The RAC is backing a new national campaign to speed up the switch to electric cars by removing many of the barriers currently facing drivers.
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NewsM&S store added to Gridserve’s Electric Forecourt in Braintree
A new M&S Food store has recently opened at Gridserve’s Electric Forecourt in Braintree, Essex - the company’s first EV-only site, launched in December 2020 near Great Notley, just off the A131.
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NewsPrime minister warned that infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles is lacking
Pledges to invest hundreds of millions of pounds in zero-emission vehicles are meaningless without the infrastructure and expertise to support them, the Prime Minister has been warned.