All Fuel articles – Page 5
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Promotional FeatureHow EV charging can help future-proof your forecourt
With some forecourt retailers uncertain about the benefits of electric vehicle (EV) charging on their sites, we hear from one of the industry’s providers exactly how it can help retailers drive future business success.
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NewsBan on new petrol and diesel cars extended to 2035
As speculated in the past 24 hours, Prime Minister Rishi this afternoon confirmed he is to row back on pledges on green policies - including putting back the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans until 2035.
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NewsUK fuel market progressing after Covid and Ukraine disruption, says Fuels Industry UK
While recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic has seen demand for oil products increase in the years since 2020, demand levels are yet to fully recover, according to the latest Statistical Review from Fuels Industry UK (formerly UKPIA).
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NewsStudy finds millions of cars can use eFuel without modification
Millions of existing cars across Europe are ready to use eFuel without any powertrain modification, according to a study by vehicle manufacturer Stellantis.
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NewsHighland Fuels enters into employee ownership
An employee takeover of the Scottish company Highland Fuels has been completed with the transfer of a majority of its shares to its employees.
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NewsFuture EV ambitions threatened by uncertainty, reports SMMT
Uncertainty over Net Zero regulations is threatening future ambitions in the electric vehicle market, according to the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), as the latest new car registrations were revealed.
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NewsGasrec reports highest demand for biomethane in the company’s history
Gasrec is reporting the highest demand for biomethane in the company’s history, with volumes reaching an all-time high in June 2023.
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NewsConsumers set to phase out sales of ICE vehicles before 2030 deadline, claims transport research association
Consumers are set to phase out sales of petrol and diesel cars before the UK government’s deadline of 2030, after which sales of only hybrid or fully electric cars will be permitted, claims Electric Car Count, a monthly data series from New AutoMotive, a not-for-profit independent transport research organisation with a mission to accelerate and support the UK’s transition to electric vehicles.
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Industry FeatureINSIGHT: BOSS is the ‘Watch’ word for fighting forecourt crime
Motorists not paying for fuel - whether by accident or design - has long been the scourge of the fuel retailing sector, and according to the latest figures, the overall trend is upwards.
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NewsCouncil introduces HVO to fuel its lorries and encourages local firms to do the same
Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) has been introduced as a fuel source for all 24 bin lorries owned by Falkirk Council, and it is encouraging local companies with HGVs to follow its lead.
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AnalysisTECH TALK: Politicians are beginning to realise that EVs are not the only answer to Net Zero
It was encouraging to see so many insightful proposals on decarbonisation announced recently by the cross-party Transport Select Committee’s Fuelling the Future report – many of which chime with our own view on how the UK can most effectively achieve Net Zero.
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NewsRAC predicts busy Bank Holiday on the roads as drivers plan 19.2m leisure trips
Forecourts nationwide are preparing for a busy Bank Holiday as the RAC and transport expert INRIX released estimates that Britain’s drivers will make around 19.2m leisure car trips between this Friday and the end of bank holiday Monday - the highest number since before the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsZero to open first synthetic fuel facility
Zero has announced that it is opening its first synthetic fuel facility (Plant Zero.1) on June 14. The facility will include the world’s first fully-featured synthetic fuel plant, leading the way to providing the technical and commercial blueprint for global deployment of synthetic fuels at scale. Plant Zero.1 will manufacture engineering-grade fuels from Q3 2023 to be used for market evaluations and approvals, including ASTM certifications for flight and other applications, to be achieved in early 2024.
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NewsMotive closes two sites to focus on hydrogen fuelling for large vehicle market
Motive Fuels has announced the closure of two hydrogen fuelling stations, both in London, as it refocuses its core business of providing hydrogen refuelling for large commercial vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
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NewsEssar reveals new motorsport sponsorship deal to highlight its performance fuels
Essar UK is to sponsor Justin Sherwood and Team Parker Racing for the 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Series in the AM Class, the UK’s premier single-manufacturer sports car competition.
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NewsFuel delivery driver killed in freak tank accident
A fuel delivery driver was killed in a freak accident after falling into an underground diesel tank at Tuite’s Garage on Cavan Road, Oldcastle, Co Meath two years ago, an inquest has heard.
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NewsCNG Fuels to acquire renewable biomethane supplier and form new group
CNG Fuels has announced it will acquire a majority stake in Renewable Transport Fuel Services Limited (RTFS).
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NewsEU requires all new cars to be zero emission from 2035 but allows e-fuel vehicles
The EU has approved a law that will require all new cars sold from 2035 to have zero emissions, but has also passed an amendment allowing new cars running on e-fuels to be sold after that date.
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Promotional FeatureHow to future-proof your forecourt business
As forecourt retailers adapt to changing trends and consumer needs, investing in retail technology is key in helping them drive their business forwards.
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NewsShell launches enhanced version of its V-Power petrol and diesel performance fuels
Shell has launched a new and improved version of its V-Power petrol and diesel, which it describes as its best-ever performance fuels in the UK.