All articles by John Wood – Page 70
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NewsCNG Fuels opens new biomethane refuelling station in Newark for HGVs
CNG Fuels has opened a new low-carbon HGV refuelling station in Newark, Nottinghamshire, enabling local fleet operators to run their vehicles on 100% renewable biomethane.
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NewsMPs warn of blackouts unless Grid is strengthened to cope with EV charging
Unless charging habits change, or the National Grid is strengthened, there are concerns that the charging needs from millions of new electric vehicles will cause blackouts to parts of the country, a cross-party committee of MPs has warned.
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NewsElement 2 unveils plans for hydrogen refuelling station in Scotland
Hydrogen fuel specialist Element 2 is planning to invest up to £2m in opening its first refuelling station in Scotland.
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NewsGlenfiddich powers delivery fleet on gas made from residues of distilling process
Single malt Scotch whisky maker Glenfiddich has launched an initiative that will make it the first global spirits brand to run its delivery fleet on green biogas made from the residues of its own distilling process.
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NewsLords warn EV battery industry is being let down by government failures
The UK’s EV battery industry is being let down because of failures by the government, according to a report by the House of Lords cross-party Science and Technology Select Committee.
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NewsACS calls for government to match its big talk with strong action over retail crime
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for the government’s new plan for cutting crime and tackling the underlying causes of repeat offending, to translate into real action for people operating and working in shops across the country that are repeatedly the victims of crime.
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NewsMorrisons reaches a major milestone in its rapid EV charging network partnership with Equans
Morrisons has reached a major milestone through its rapid electric vehicle charging network partnership with Equans (the new name for Engie’s services-led activity).
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NewsDfT announces £20m funding to accelerate development of zero-emission road freight
The Department for Transport has announced funding for six projects totalling £20m to accelerate the development of zero-emission road freight.
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NewsRegister your vote for Forecourt Trader of the Year’s Special Recognition Award
We are seeking your vote for Forecourt Trader of the Year’s Special Recognition award, which is run in conjunction with principal sponsor, Booker Retail Partners, and is voted for by the readers of Forecourt Trader.
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NewsMotability stages workshop as part of project to make EV infrastructure accessible
The national disability charity Motability will be holding a workshop as part of its project to make electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the UK accessible for people living with disabilities.
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NewsCMA launches investigation into supply of electric chargers at motorway service areas
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into suspected breaches of competition law in respect of the supply of electric vehicle chargepoints at motorway service areas.
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NewsDelay for implementation of new HFSS regulations welcomed by trade associations
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has welcomed the government’s decision to delay new legislation restricting the placement and promotion of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products within shops until October 2022.
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NewsGovernment unveils plans for harsher penalties to tackle tobacco duty evasion
Government plans to introduce harsher penalties to tackle tobacco duty evasion have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsBP partners team researching converting CO2, waste and biomass into fuel
BP and Johnson Matthey are partnering with Cardiff University and The University of Manchester in a £9m project that aims to convert CO2, waste and sustainable biomass into fuels and products that can be used across the energy and transportation sectors.
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NewsDover Fueling Solutions (DFS) signs reseller agreement with Techniche
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) has signed a reseller agreement with Techniche, under which DFS can market, sell and distribute Techniche asset maintenance management and compliance software solutions to customers worldwide.
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NewsSupply issues cause handful of BP sites to close temporarily after running out of fuel
BP has confirmed that it is suffering from supply issues which have meant a number of sites have had to close because they have run out of fuel.
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NewsMaxol completes £120,000 refurbishment of former Forecourt Trader of the Year site
Maxol has completed a £120,000 refurbishment of its Northern Ireland flagship, A26 Tannaghmore Service Station in Antrim, which won the Forecourt Trader of the Year Award in 2018.
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NewsDecarbonising road transport by 2050 is possible, say experts, but policy revamp needed
Experts believe decarbonising road transport by 2050 is possible, but current policies do not go far enough to achieve it.
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NewsGrowth in UK convenience retail market forecast to slow this year after surge during pandemic
The UK convenience retail market is forecast to grow 0.3% in 2021, to a value of £43.2bn, according to the Lumina Intelligence UK Convenience Market Report 2021.
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NewsACS calls for local shops to be given better access to finance to invest in their businesses
A call for local shops to be given better access to finance to invest in their businesses has been made by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).