All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2021 – Page 3
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NewsNew VehicleCheck car wash arch enables greater control for damage claims
Dutch security specialist BigBrother has launched new surveillance technology for car washes, called VehicleCheck, which it claims allows car wash operators to gain more control over their processes as well as more visual verification and more grip on damage claims.
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NewsPivot Power expands ‘energy superhub’ model across West Midlands
UK-based Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, has announced a deal with Wärtsilä, the global technology company, to deliver two new grid-scale battery storage facilities in Coventry and Sandwell.
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NewsAir1 offers bespoke bulk solutions on Adblue
Adblue specialist Air1 is now offering bespoke bulk solutions specifically for the car market.
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NewsShell starts trading power from Europe’s largest battery storage project
Shell has started trading power from Europe’s largest battery storage project, the 100-megawatt system in Minety in Wiltshire, South West England.
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NewsACS chief executive gives evidence to Low Pay Commission on impact of rising wages
Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) chief executive James Lowman has given oral evidence to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) highlighting the impact of the tightening labour market and rising wage rates have on convenience retailers.
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NewsEsso launches ‘always on’ 5ppl fuel discount with new Nectar redemption scheme
Esso has officially launched its new national Nectar redemption scheme today, enabling motorists to swap 300 Nectar points for a 5ppl fuel discount on a fill of between 10 to 60 litres.
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NewsPRA calls for road user charging so all future fuel options are given equal chance
The PRA has warned that the government’s latest transport decarbonisation strategy threatens to pile costs on drivers of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles while EV owners get a “free ride”, and has called for the introduction of road user charging.
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NewsACS issues advice for retailers whose staff are “pinged” by Covid app
Advice on practical steps for retailers to take to avoid major disruption to their businesses as a result of notifications to isolate from the Covid-19 app has been published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsRoadchef chooses EDGEPoS from Henderson Technology for nine of its Spar store sites
Motorway service area provider Roadchef has chosen EDGEPoS from Henderson Technology for nine of its Spar store sites.
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NewsGreenergy agrees EV charger deal for forecourts in Ireland
Rapid and high power EV charging points will be introduced at selected Irish retail forecourts operating under Greenergy’s Amber and Inver brands, as a result of a deal between the oil company and energy company ESB.
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NewsACS commits to keep up support for local shops offering healthy options
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has committed to continuing to support local shops in offering healthy options to customers and communities across the UK.
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NewsFormula 1 considers hydrogen combustion engines as it looks to emission-free future
Racing cars burning hydrogen rather than petrol are being considered as an option by Formula 1, according to its managing director for motorsports Ross Brawn.
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NewsConsultation launched on changing the regulations for selling National Lottery tickets
A consultation on changing the regulations for selling National Lottery tickets has been launched by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
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NewsForecourt Trader of the Year site “Stages” its long-awaited launch event
The current holder of the Forecourt Trader of the Year Award, The Stage at Wigston in Leicester, finally had its official launch on Friday July 9.
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NewsKaran Hari appointed chief commercial officer at Essar Oil UK
Essar has added to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Karunakaran (Karan) Hari as chief commercial officer of Essar Oil UK.
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NewsPRA announces date and agenda for its next online Business Bulletin event
The PRA has announced that its next online Business Bulletin will take place on Thursday 22 July.
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NewsBP service station on A140 in North Norfolk forced to close temporarily after it runs out of fuel
A busy BP service station on the A140 in North Norfolk was closed on Wednesday morning (July 14) after it ran out of fuel because of issues with its supply chain.
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NewsAllstar extends coverage of EV charger networks through deal with EB Charging
Fuel management company Allstar Business Solutions has set up a partnership with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider EB Charging to expand its coverage of EV networks.
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NewsPRA slams proposed 2040 ban on sale of petrol and diesel HGVs as “completely unrealistic”
Government proposals to ban the sale of new diesel or petrol heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) after 2040 have been described as “optimistic but completely unrealistic” by the PRA.
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NewsEG Group subsidiary Beehive Equity invests £5m in hydrogen vehicle development
EG Group subsidiary - Beehive Equity Ltd - has made a £5 million capital injection into Scotland-based hydrogen vehicle specialist HV Systems (HVS), which will now begin developing its hydrogen vehicle designs through to production.