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NewsUnite threatens further strike action at Exxon’s Fawley refinery
Pay strikes at Exxon’s Fawley refinery near Southampton will escalate in June risking petrol supply disruption at a sixth of the UK’s petrol stations, Unite the Union has announced.
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Launch of first autonomous convenience store on a petrol station in Europe
Autonomous store specialist Sensei has become the first in Europe to provide an autonomous experience for petrol station customers as it teams up with Galp, one of the largest petrol station networks in the Iberian Peninsula.
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Self-driving buses, shuttles and delivery vans could soon hit UK roads following £40m government-funded competition
A new £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, has been launched today (May 23) by Lord Grimstone, Minister for Investment.
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Mer to install 300 EV chargers at 39 Blue Diamond garden centres
Mer, part of Norwegian renewable energy giant Statkraft, has agreed a deal with Blue Diamond garden centres to provide over 300 electric vehicle charge points at its 39 garden centres across the UK.
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ACS welcomes online sales tax to support local businesses
The Association of Convenience Stores has submitted evidence to the Government’s consultation on the development of an online sales tax (OST), calling on the Government to reduce business rates for retail properties.
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FORECOURT SHOW: Phillips 66 embarks on trial to understand EV charging operation and create dealer offer
Jet brand owner Phillips 66 revealed at The Forecourt Show that it has embarked on an electric vehicle charging trial, to fully understand what’s involved, so that it can integrate the service into its dealer offer by the end of the year.
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FORECOURT SHOW: Vars clocks up 800 forecourts using its ‘advanced’ drive-off protection solution
A growing number of forecourt operators are using the ’world’s most advanced forecourt protection and parking solution’, according to Vars Technology director John Garnett, who was making the most of the retailer audience at last month’s Forecourt Show.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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LAST CHANCE TO ENTER: Deadline for Forecourt Trader Awards entries closes on Monday
It’s your last chance to enter this year’s Forecourt Trader Awards. The extended deadline is next Monday, May 16, so there’s just time tweak your entry.
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DfT’s £200m boost to decarbonise HGVs
More than £200 million of government funding will be injected into an extensive zero emission road freight demonstrator programme, Transport Minister Trudy Harrison has revealed.
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Record sales of second-hand EVs as Q1 used car market increases 5.1%
Sales of second-hand battery electric vehicles (BEVs) enjoyed a record first quarter - up 120.2% - according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Morrisons rescues McColl’s following bidding war with EG Group
EG Group has confirmed it lost out to Morrisons in the race to buy the troubled convenience store chain McColl’s Retail Group which was placed in administration last Friday (May 6).
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MFG set to offload 87 sites as CMA provisionally clears way for Morrisons deal
A proposal by MFG owner Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC (CD&R) to sell 87 service stations in order to adress competition concerns over its takeover of Morrisons, has been provisionally accepted by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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EV charging high on the agenda as The Forecourt Show enjoys ‘fantastic’ post-Covid return
The issues around electric vehicle charging were high on the agenda at this week’s Forecourt Show, as service station operators and suppliers came out in force to catch up with the latest innovations and developments across the fuel and forecourt sector.
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VW/BP partnership set to transform EV charging rollout with battery-based unit
Volkswagen and BP have today launched their strategic partnership that aims to boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe, unveiling their first game-changing battery-based charger in Dusseldorf, Germany.
