All articles by John Wood – Page 23
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NewsDfT predicts road traffic could grow by up to 54% between 2025 and 2060
Road traffic in England and Wales could grow by as much as 54% between 2025 and 2060 according to the latest analysis by the Department for Transport (DfT).
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NewsGovernment publishes plan to unlock the potential of smart meter EV charging
The government claims electric vehicle drivers will benefit from lower energy bills and cheaper motoring under a plan to unlock the potential of smart electric vehicle charging.
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NewsFour 15-year-olds arrested after staff threatened at Sussex forecourt
Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of offences including aggravated burglary, robbery, and common assault following an incident at a petrol station in Sussex.
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NewsPay dispute with Asda tanker drivers settled after offer of 12.2% increase
A pay dispute with fuel tanker drivers supplying Asda forecourts has been resolved after what their union Unite describes as “a ground-breaking pay and conditions deal.”
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NewsFears for EV sector in UK after battery company collapses into administration
Fears have been expressed for the future of British car manufacturing, and development of the EV sector, after the company behind plans for a massive EV battery plant went into administration.
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NewsFederation of Independent Retailers' leader urges minister to clamp down on retail crime
Jason Birks, national president of the Fed (Federation of Independent Retailers) The leader of a trade organisation representing thousands of independent retailers has appealed to the minister of state for policing to do more to clamp down on retail crime. Jason Birks, national president of the Federation ...
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NewsMagistrates ban woman from forecourts at three M4 service areas after fuel scam
Magistrates have banned a woman from the petrol forecourts of three M4 service stations in Berkshire and Wiltshire after she scammed customers into giving her money.
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NewsTesla cuts the price of its vehicles in Europe and US by up to a fifth
Tesla has cut prices for its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by up to a fifth across the US and Europe.
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NewsManufacturers cutting back production of EVs because motorists can’t afford them
British and European car makers are slowing down production of electric vehicles because they are too expensive for many motorists, according to a government agency promoting electrification of transport.
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NewsCWA calls for crackdown on unpaid taxes in illegal car wash sector
The Car Wash Association has urged the Treasury and HMRC to crack down on unpaid taxes in the illegal car wash sector.
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NewsGang wearing balaclavas ram raid petrol station in the Cotswolds
Officers from Gloucestershire Police are appealing for witnesses after a petrol station and shop in the Cotswolds were targeted in ram raids during the same night last month.
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Equipment NewsRolec EV agrees deal to produce chargers offering power from 60kW through to 480kW
Electric vehicle chargepoint manufacturers Rolec EV has agreed a partnership with electric technology company Sinexcel to introduce a new range of DC rapid charging stations offering power from 60kW through to 480kW.
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Equipment NewsEPoS provider CBE promotes Clive Hughes to the position of director UK
EPoS provider CBE has promoted Clive Hughes to the position of director UK.
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NewsPRA warns government’s energy support package could threaten UK fuel resilience
The PRA has added its voice to business organisations criticising the government’s revised Energy Bill Discount Scheme, warning it could threaten the fuel resilience of the UK.
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NewsAverage price of petrol falls below 150ppl for the first time since start of war in Ukraine
The average UK price for a litre of petrol has fallen below 150p for the first time since the outbreak of war in Ukraine.
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NewsCar wash owner disqualified as director for 10 years over false Covid support claim
The owner of a hand car wash business has been disqualified as a company director for 10 years after claiming government-backed Covid support money to which his business was not entitled.
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NewsThree Just Stop Oil protestors convicted for blocking access to Cobham M25 services
Three Just Stop Oil supporters have been convicted at Stratford Magistrates Court for their part in protests at Cobham Services on the M25 last April.
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NewsMercedes-Benz announces plans for a global EV charging network
Plans to launch a global high-power Mercedes-Benz-branded EV charging network have been revealed by its chief technology officer Markus Schäfer.
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NewsGreenergy agrees logistics deal to deliver hydrogen to Octopus Hydrogen customers
Greenergy has agreed a logistics partnership with hydrogen supplier Octopus Hydrogen for the collection and delivery of green hydrogen to Octopus Hydrogen customers.
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NewsMost van users trialling electric options opt to keep them reports leasing specialist
More than 90% of businesses that try out an electric van using a medium-term rental product are opting to keep them, according to EV rental specialist Arval UK.