All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2022
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NewsSurge in EV drivers using ultra-rapid chargers, as MFG ranks second in Zap-Map’s latest EV Charging Survey
Usage of ultra-rapid chargers jumped to 27% of electric vehicle drivers – up from 16% last year – according to Zap-Map’s latest EV Charging Survey.
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AnalysisTECH TALK: Consultation on low-carbon fuels strategy is a welcome step for the industry
Some of you may have seen the Government’s recent call for ideas on the Low Carbon Fuels Strategy. A welcome step for the forecourt industry as it shows policy makers are looking at wider options.
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Focus On FeatureBeware of forecourt cyber attacks, warns TSG
The COVID-19 pandemic has expedited the use of digital tools in fuel retail outlets across the world, particularly contactless payment systems, leaving some operations more vulnerable to cyber-attacks, according to Steve Watts, sales director of TSG Solutons.
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Equipment NewsVolumatic survey finds support for cash, but also some misconceptions post-Covid
While businesses adjust to a new normal with the end of restrictions, it seems that some of the misconceptions around cash usage raised during lockdown still persist, despite ongoing support for cash and a definite demand for payment choice from consumers, according to James Harris, managing director at Volumatic.
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Equipment NewsNoumi aims to make till rolls a thing of the past
Noumi is a recent entrant into the EPOS marketplace, and is aiming to digitise the customer receipt and make paper till rolls a thing of the past.
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InterviewMulkerns business benefits from early adoption of Henderson Technology
The Mulkerns family business has been part of the Henderson Group for 46 years and was an early adopter of EDGEPoS when Henderson Technology first launched it 13 years ago.
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Equipment NewsTSG UK acquires independent connection provider, UCP Choice
TSG UK Solutions Ltd (TSG UK), which specialises in technical services for sustainable mobility solutions, has acquired the business of UCPC Limited (UCP Choice).
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Promotional FeatureForecourts pump the savings with Connections and Sage Software
Over the last two years, the forecourt and wider retail sectors have seen an increased demand for convenience shopping as consumers change their habits to shop locally. In response, retailers have evolved their business models and back-office accounting to better manage the increase in their sales and customer bases and, ...
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NewsMan who set fire to forecourt of Jet petrol station jailed for 45 months
A man who set fire to a petrol station forecourt has been jailed for 45 months.
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NewsReport reaffirms links between Covid-19 pandemic and violence against retailers
The link between the Covid-19 pandemic and crimes committed against retailers has been reaffirmed by official figures published today by the Home Office.
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NewsEnergy company announces plans to install at least 50,000 EV chargers across the UK
Plans to install at least 50,000 EV chargers by 2030 have been unveiled by eEnergy, a digital energy services company.
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NewsJoint venture formed to drive development of hydrogen refuelling stations in UK
A joint venture to drive development of hydrogen refuelling stations has been set up by hydrogen company ITM Power and Vitol, a multinational energy company with a turnover of $140bn.
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NewsRoll out of EV chargers at Tesco stores reaches its 500th location
The roll-out of EV chargers at Tesco stores has reached 500 locations, and usage has increased 300% over the past year, according to the retailer.
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NewsPRA writes to transport secretary over “greedy petrol stations” claim
The PRA has written to transport secretary Grant Shapps urging him to acknowledge the constraints on its dealers when pricing their fuel after he claimed “greedy petrol stations” were not passing on last week’s cut in fuel duty.
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NewsBP signs global convenience delivery partnership deal with Uber
BP and Uber have agreed a new global convenience delivery partnership, extending their existing local arrangements, with 120 UK sites due to be added to the Uber Eats app by the end of June.
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NewsFuel retailers angry over Transport Secretary’s ‘boycott greedy petrol stations’ advice to motorists
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps’ message to consumers to boycott “greedy petrol stations” who refuse to pass on the recent fuel duty cut has been met with derision by fuel retailers.
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NewsGovernment launches consultation to end sale of ‘non’ zero-emission buses, coaches and mini-buses
The government has launched a public consultation seeking views on setting a specific date between 2025 and 2032 for ending the sale of new non-zero-emission (at the tailpipe) buses.
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NewsUK on track to reach 4,000 zero-emission bus pledge with £200 million boost
Government funding of £200m announced at the weekend (March 26) will see nearly 1,000 green buses rolled out across the UK. Twelve areas in England, from Greater Manchester to Portsmouth, will receive grants from the multimillion-pound package to deliver electric or hydrogen-powered buses, as well as charging or fuelling infrastructure, to their region.
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NewsDerbyshire fuel retailer stitched-up in local newspaper diesel-price story
Ross Molloy, who owns RGM Brailsford Garage in Derbyshire, has appeared in newspapers and online saying that he owns a 127-year-old forecourt but he cannot afford to fill up his vehicle with his own diesel.