All articles by John Wood – Page 88
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NewsThink tank warns rollout of EV chargers needs to be five times faster
The UK will have to install chargepoints five times faster than the current rate if it is to meet the government’s target of phase out new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030, according to a new report.
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NewsAllstar Business Solutions adds to EV charging network with new partnership
Fuel management company Allstar Business Solutions has announced a new partnership with Gronn Kontakt, an electric vehicle (EV) charging company owned by Statkraft – which is claimed to be Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy.
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NewsDfT extends funding scheme for on-street electric vehicle chargepoints
Local authorities are being urged to take advantage of a £20m cash injection to boost the number of on-street electric vehicle chargepoints.
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NewsNew BP and Co-op representatives join the board of ACS
New directors representing BP and the Co-op have been appointed by ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores).
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NewsSupermarket fuel price hikes exceed market average for second successive month
Supermarket fuel price increases have exceeded the market average for a second successive month.
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NewsWelcome Break partners Too Good To Go app to reduce food waste
Motorway services operator Welcome Break has partnered with Too Good To Go, the surplus food app, to reduce food waste.
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NewsEG Group agrees £750m deal to buy Asda’s forecourt business
Euro Garages’ parent company EG Group has agreed a deal to acquire Asda’s petrol filling stations, car washes and ancillary land for £750m.
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NewsCWA welcomes decision allowing automatic car washes to operate in Wales
The Car Wash Association has welcomed a decision by the Welsh government allowing automatic car washes to operate under the current pandemic restrictions.
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NewsForecourt operators warned about lapses over wearing of masks
A mystery shopping organisation is warning forecourt operators they need to be far more vigilant over mask wearing in their stores for the safety of staff and customers.
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NewsSewell on the go helps to keep Yorkshire’s air ambulance in action
Yorkshire’s air ambulance charity has thanked Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go for helping its helicopters remain in action.
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NewsNew Bio-LNG refuelling station installed at food distribution business
A new Bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) refuelling station has been installed by one of the UK’s largest food distribution businesses, Reed Boardall.
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NewsAppeal for witnesses after attempted armed robbery at Cleveland forecourt
Officers from Cleveland Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted armed robbery at a forecourt in Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, between 9.25pm and 9.35pm on Saturday January 29.
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NewsPolice release CCTV of two men after spate of drive-offs in Norfolk
Police officers in Norfolk are appealing for help to identify two men in connection with a rash of incidents in which a blue Ford has driven off from petrol stations without paying for fuel.
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NewsBespoke app launched to help forecourts navigate safety compliance
An app which helps forecourt operators to maintain a safe environment has been launched by the PRA in partnership with SafetyCulture.
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NewsGM unveils plan to be carbon neutral by 2040 and ups investment in EVs
Motor manufacturer GM has announced that it plans to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040.
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Product NewsBen & Jerry’s unveils two new additions to its Cookie Dough range
Ben & Jerry’s has unveiled Twists as the latest addition to its Cookie Dough range.
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Product NewsKP Snacks adds Discos brand to its £1 price-marked pack range
KP Snacks has announced that its Discos snack brand will be added to its £1 price-marked pack (PMP) range with the launch of Discos Salt & Vinegar £1 PMP (70g).
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NewsEngie agrees deal for 1,000 high-power EV charge points at Premier Inns
EV charging company Engie has secured a contract to deliver 1,000 high power electric vehicle charging points across Premier Inn hotels, in what is claimed to be the biggest roll-out of high power EV chargers in the UK hospitality sector.
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Product NewsOreo introduces pack makeover inspired by Lady Gaga’s Chromatica album
Mondelēz International has given its classic blue Oreo Original pack a makeover inspired by the 2020 album, Chromatica, in a new collaboration with singer Lady Gaga.
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NewsApplegreen aims to complete going private in £635m deal by middle of March
Applegreen has published a circular with more details of the plan by its founders to take the company private, including a provisional timetable for completion of the deal.