All articles by John Wood – Page 61
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NewsPRA chairman predicts record prices at the pumps by the end of the month
New record high pump prices for petrol and diesel are almost certain to be set before the end of the month, according to PRA chairman Brian Madderson.
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NewsBP trials in-truck fuel payment app with Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK
BP and Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK have tested what is claimed to be the first digital in-truck fuel payment system in the UK, running a pilot trial with Wren Kitchens.
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Equipment NewsDover expands range in alternative fuel sector with acquisition of Liqal
Dover has expanded its range in the alternative fuel sector with the acquisition of Liqal, a turnkey supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen refueling equipment and solutions, and micro liquefaction solution, based in the Netherlands.
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NewsHydrogen vehicles lagging on well-to-wheel efficiency warns Zemo Partnership report
The well-to-wheel energy efficiency of current hydrogen vehicles is lower than diesel internal combustion (IC) or battery electric vehicles and those using renewable fuels in IC engines, according to a new study by Zemo Partnership.
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NewsAuction houses report brisk business for used cars of all types
Auction houses are reporting brisk business for used cars, with a shortage of new vehicles helping to drive sales.
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NewsToyota Mirai breaks distance record for one fill of hydrogen with 845-mile journey
A 2021 Toyota Mirai has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest distance by a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle without refueling.
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NewsACS reiterates call for business rates reform after reports it has been delayed
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has reiterated its calls on the government to make business rates reform a priority after reports that changes have been pushed back beyond the autumn Budget.
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NewsMan armed with knife robs forecourt shop in Glasgow
A member of staff at a forecourt in Glasgow has been left badly shaken after a robbery by a man armed with a knife.
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NewsEssar applies for permission to build hydrogen production plants at Stanlow
Essar Oil (UK) has submitted a planning application to Cheshire West and Chester Council for construction of hydrogen production plants at its Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port.
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NewsPolice release CCTV image of suspect after criminal damage at service station
Dorset Police officers investigating a report of criminal damage at a service station in Poole have released a CCTV image of the suspect and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
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NewsJames Hall & Co opens its 40th forecourt at new site in Greater Manchester
Spar wholesaler and retailer James Hall has grown its forecourt estate to 40 with the opening of a new Shell service station and Spar store at Radcliffe, Greater Manchester.
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NewsPRA says petrol filling site stocks being replenished across GB
There are far fewer dry petrol filling sites, even across London and the South East, and stock levels are recovering across GB, according to PRA chairman Brian Madderson.
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NewsFounders of the EG Group are to be honoured with a road named after them
The founders of the EG Group are to be honoured by the local authority in their home town by having a road named after them.
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NewsBP Pulse adds 30 hybrid electric vans to its fleet
BP’s EV charging company BP Pulse is adding 30 hybrid electric vans to its fleet.
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NewsService station and recharging centre plan makes provision for hydrogen refuelling
Plans for a service station and recharge centre that make provision for future installation of hydrogen refuelling are being considered by Rutland County Council.
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NewsTotalEnergies joins consortium aiming to develop green hydrogen production plant
TotalEnergies is part of a consortium aiming to develop one of the world’s first plants capable of producing green hydrogen on an industrial scale, on the island of Flotta in Orkney, Scotland.
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NewsJames Hall & Co rolls out Too Good To Go across entire estate
James Hall & Co, which owns 40 forecourt sites with Spar stores across the north of England, has expanded its partnership with Too Good To Go to reduce food waste across all of its company-owned Spar stores.
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NewsTwo men charged with string of thefts from Northamptonshire filling stations
Two men have appeared in court over a number of theft offences after diesel, petrol and alcohol were stolen from filling stations and stores across Northamptonshire.
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NewsLumina Intelligence highlights share of food to go in foodservice sales
Food to go is still a substantial part of the out-o- home market, despite a decline as more consumers have moved to on premise drinking and dining, according to the latest quarterly update to the Lumina Intelligence UK Food To Go Market Report 2021.
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NewsPayment app GoWash declares support for Responsible Car Wash Scheme
Smartphone payment app GoWash has declared its support of the Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS), encouraging car wash sites joining its nationwide network to achieve RCWS accreditation.