All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2022 – Page 2
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Glass not included in DRS scheme in England and NI, confirms DEFRA
Relief that glass will not be in scope of the planned Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in England and Northern Ireland, has been expressed by the Association of Convenience Stores, following DEFRA’s confirmation in its response to consultations on reforms to the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme.
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UK automotive sector calls on all stakeholders to match its £10.8bn investment in zero emission mobility
The automotive industry is calling on all parties integral to the drive to zero emissions, including chargepoint operators and government, to help ‘plug the gap’ between infrastructure rollout and uptake.
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Police investigate attempted murder of man outside Scottish petrol station
Detectives from Police Scotland are appealing for information following the attempted murder of man outside a petrol station.
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Allstar Business Solutions partners charging app Zap-Map to support EV customers
Fuel card and EV charging company Allstar Business Solutions has partnered charging app Zap-Map to enable its customers to search, plan and pay for EV charging on the road.
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Scottish Wholesale Association holds EV event as part of decarbonisation plan
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has partnered with Volvo Trucks to offer members detailed insight into the electric vehicle and infrastructure market, as part of its Decarbonisation of the Wholesale Sector project.
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Government commits £1.6bn to expanding charging in EV infrastructure strategy
The UK government has committed £1.6bn to expand the EV charging network to reach 300,000 public electric chargepoints by 2030.
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BP announces plans to invest £1bn in EV charging in the UK over next 10 years
BP has announced plans to invest £1bn in electric vehicle charging in the UK over the next 10 years.
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CMA warns takeover of Morrisons could lead to higher fuel prices in 121 local areas
Competition authorities have warned the recent takeover of Morrisons by MFG’s owner could lead to higher fuel prices in 121 local areas across England, Scotland and Wales.
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Sainsbury’s to pass on cut in duty rate from tonight with 6ppl reduction in fuel prices
Sainsbury’s has announced it will be passing on today’s cut in fuel duty immediately.
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PRA and RAC urge motorists to be realistic over prices after 5ppl cut in fuel duty is announced
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a 5ppl cut in fuel duty will be introduced from 6pm tonight and will last for 12 months.
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Testing of new hydrogen fuel cell powered vans due to start in UK in June
Preparations are being finalised for road and track testing of new hydrogen fuel cell powered vans in the UK in June.
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Roadchef and McDonald’s team up to roll out cab high litter bins for truckers
Motorway service area operator Roadchef is partnering with McDonald’s UK to launch a range of 6ft tall litter bins designed to be within easy reach for truck drivers.
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Police appeal for witnesses after reports of sexual assault at Corley Services
Warwickshire Police has issued an appeal for witnesses after reports that a woman was sexually assaulted at Corley Services between junction 3 and 3a on the M6.
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Police release CCTV images of man after two armed raids on same site within days
Police officers investigating two armed raids on the same service station only days apart have released images of a man they wish to trace.
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Metro Mayors not doing enough to support growing EV market, claims Novuna Vehicle Solutions
A quarter of a billion gross annual capital investment fund granted to the UK’s nine Metro Mayors to support local transport projects is not providing adequate support to the UK’s rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market, according to new research conducted by vehicle leasing specialist, Novuna Vehicle Solutions, the new name for Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions.
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New report calls for “step-change” to boost UK’s EV charging rollout
A ”step change” in the roll-out of the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has been called for in a new report published today by experts from across finance, infrastructure, energy, local government and EV charging.
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Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore trials electric HGV
AF Blakemore has been trialling an electric truck at its Willenhall distribution centre for a week.
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Likelihood of fuel duty cut grows as pump prices continue to rise
The likelihood of a fuel duty cut in Wednesday’s Spring Statement is growing following press reports that Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering measures to ease the spiralling cost of living triggered by rising inflation and energy prices.
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ACS launches new age-restricted guidance for home delivery drivers
New guidance for delivery drivers on how to approach the delivery and refusal of age restricted products like alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes and lottery products, has been launched today by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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UK motorists seek better catering, fitness and wellbeing services on motorways to add value to ‘staycations’
More people are likely to choose driving over rail or coach for travelling to UK holiday destinations, and have ideas about improving motorway services, a survey by automotive specialists JCT600 has revealed.