All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2022 – Page 3
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Equipment News
FORECOURT SHOW: Former Top 50 Indie John Ryeland unveils new car-wash centre format
A flexible car-wash centre format that could be one of the templates for forecourt operators in the future, was revealed at last month’s Forecourt Show by former Top 50 Indie John Ryeland.
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Equipment News
FORECOURT SHOW: Eurotank packs a punch as it celebrates 21st anniversary with huge tanker display
Celebrating 21 years in business in 2022, Eurotank Service Group made a big impression with its newest Rolba ADR vacuum tanker forming the centrepiece of the largest stand at the show.
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Interview
TECH TALK: BP’s innovative ‘Flexpole’ EV charging unit transforms opportunities for retailers
Volkswagen’s innovative Flexpole charging unit, which BP is using to transform access to a fast charging network, features an integrated battery storage system, and was one of the big talking points at the Forecourt Show this year.
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Equipment News
FORECOURT SHOW: BP launches Wild Bean Café Express unit
BP launched its new Wild Bean Café Express machine at the Forecourt Show, featuring self-serve Wild Bean coffee, integrated payments, QR scanner for loyalty purposes, plus syrup stations.
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News
PRA refutes minister’s claim that retailers are not passing on cut in fuel duty
The PRA has refuted claims by the business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng that fuel retailers are not passing on the cut in fuel duty, made in the Spring Statement at the end of March, “in any visible or meaningful way.”
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News
Boss of Top 50 Indie Ascona Group tells Radio 4 news: high fuel prices are depressing sales
High fuel prices have depressed sales at Top 50 Indie Ascona Group, according to its managing director Darren Briggs.
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News
Essar’s joint venture Vertex Hydrogen appoints Joe Seifert as its chief executive officer
Vertex Hydrogen, the organisation partly owned by Essar Oil UK which is developing the UK’s first low carbon hydrogen production hub, has appointed Joe Seifert as its chief executive officer.
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News
Major EV charging hub at the NEC in West Midlands wins planning approval
An electric charging hub, which it is claimed will be one of the largest in Europe, has been given planning approval at the NEC in the West Midlands.
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News
New guide advises retailers on catering for customers with disabilities and different needs
A guide for retailers on how to provide excellent customer service for all customers, including the millions of customers with disabilities and different needs, has been published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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News
Average retail prices of petrol and diesel both hit all-time highs
The average retail prices of petrol and diesel hit all-time highs yesterday with petrol climbing to 167.64ppl and diesel breaking its record price for the third time in four days at 180.88ppl.
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News
New Gridserve ‘super hub’ at Moto Thurrock boosts EV charging facilities for M25
Sustainable energy company Gridserve and motorway services operater Moto have unveiled a high-power electric super hub at Moto Thurrock, located on the eastern side of the M25 between junctions 30 and 31.
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News
Mer expands EV charging access in Eastleigh
European electric vehicle (EV) charging company Mer, will install and operate four new EV charging sites at key locations across Eastleigh, Hampshire to improve customer access to ”sustainable and faster” charging points.
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News
Diesel prices hit a new record
Average diesel prices have reached a record high at the pumps - with Experian Catalist figures showing 180.29ppl for Sunday, May 15.
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News
ACS warns of increased costs and chaos as implementation of HFSS regulations is delayed
The ongoing chaos over the introduction of HFSS regulations will serve only to impose more costs for consumers and cause confusion for local shops, the Association of Convenience Stores has warned.
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News
Lack of charging infrastructure accessibility still major concern for EV owners
More than two-thirds of EV drivers (75%) indicate that the driving experience and technology of EVs is a major reason for going electric, but over half (55%) are concerned about lack of charging infrastructure accessibility.
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News
Greenergy and ABSL project to produce biofuels from waste passes significant landmark in development
Protos Biofuels (Protos), a project developed by Greenergy and Advanced Biofuel Solutions Ltd (ABSL) to convert municipal waste into biomethane and biohydrogen for transport, has passed a significant landmark in its development.
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News
SWA invited to join Scotland’s new Zero Emission Truck Taskforce
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has been invited to join Scotland’s new Zero Emission Truck Taskforce in recognition of its work with members as part of its ‘Decarbonisation of the Wholesale Industry’ project.
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News
GeniePoint joins roster of charge point operators available on Bonnet App
EV charge point aggregator Bonnet has launched a partnership with Equans, the company that owns and operates the GeniePoint network – the third largest rapid electric vehicle charging network in the UK.
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News
Derbyshire police officers appeal for information after cash is stolen from Co-op petrol station ATM
Officers from Derbyshire Police are appealing for information after burglars struck at a Co-op filling station at Duckmanton in the early hours of Wednesday 11 May.
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News
New laws bringing Northern Ireland into line with rest of UK on requirement for E10 set for November 1
New laws requiring the introduction of E10 petrol at filling stations in Northern Ireland are set to come into operation on November 1 this year.