All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 11
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NewsEssar UK appoints Mike Mackay as chief transformation officer
Essar has appointe Mike Mackay to the role of chief transformation officer at Essar Oil UK. He will also join the company’s executive leadership team.
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Industry FeatureTALKING HEADS: The ‘Oomph’ factor that’s growing the Gulf network
As three-times winner of the Forecourt Trader Oil Company Initiative Award, Certas Energy has established a reputation for its innovations to help give some ‘Oomph’ to its independent dealers
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NewsSUMMIT 2023: Element 2 targets retailers to create national hydrogen refuelling network
Hydrogen is coming - and it’s coming a lot quicker than many people think, according to Brendan Bilton, chief technology officer of Element 2, the company formed during the pandemic with the goal of building the first commercially-scaled hydrogen refuelling station network in the UK.
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NewsConfidence returns to new car market, despite EV sales showing ‘moderate’ growth
UK new car registrations grew by 26.2% in February as 74,441 new cars joined Britain’s roads, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsEG Group sells 415 US sites for $1.5bn to repay debt
EG Group has agreed to the sale and leaseback on a portfolio of its sites on the east coast of the USA to Realty Income Corporation for a gross consideration of approximately $1.5bn.
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NewsNew report calls for minimum viable network of 200 hydrogen refuelling stations by 2030
A new industry report published today calls for a coordinated, national hydrogen transport strategy to support the UK’s decarbonisation and path to Net Zero, including a minimum viable network of 200 hydrogen refuelling stations by 2030.
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NewsContinued growth for Top 50 Indies as latest report revealed
The Top 50 Indies are in good shape, according to the latest report on the UK’s biggest independent fuel retailers, revealed at last night’s exclusive event to celebrate the publication of the latest listing.
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NewsDon't miss out! Forecourt Trader Summit 2023 opens tomorrow
The biggest forecourt conference of the year, Forecourt Trader Summit 2023, takes place tomorrow - February 28.
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NewsFirst Hydrogen prepares LCVs for deployment
Automotive and energy developer First Hydrogen is undertaking mileage accumulation and vehicle evaluation to optimise the efficiency of its zero-emission light commercial vehicles (LCVs) ahead of the vehicles’ deployment with fleet customers by the end of March 2023.
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NewsAchieving climate change targets through EV sales is like climbing Everest on a bad day, says RAC Foundation
Getting enough pure battery-electric cars on the road to achieve climate change targets by 2030 is ”like climbing Everest on a bad day” according to the latest RAC Foundation report.
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Equipment NewsBludot Technologies launches ‘transformational’ self-service food ordering kiosk
Retail technology business Bludot Technologies has launched a new digital self-serve, food-to-go kiosk solution which the company believes is set to change the future of convenience and forecourt retailing.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: Istobal launches innovative high-pressure jet wash
Istobal, the leading Spanish group in vehicle wash and care solutions, has launched J´WASH4, described as a ’new dimension in pressure jet washing’.
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NewsAdditional £56m EV chargepoint funding announced by Transport Minister Jesse Norman
An additional £56 million in public and industry funding for increasing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints across the country has been announced today (21 February 2023) by Transport Minister Jesse Norman.
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NewsFirst Leon outlet in Wales opens at Roadchef Magor MSA
Roadchef has opened the first ever Leon restaurant in Wales at its Magor motorway service area (MSA).
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NewsTickets selling fast for Forecourt Trader’s Summit 2023. Don’t miss out!
With one week to go, tickets are selling fast for next week’s Forecourt Trader Summit 2023. For the latest insight, research and advice on the challenges – as well as the opportunities – facing the fuel retailing sector, a visit to the annual Forecourt Trader Summit is essential.
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NewsDemand for new trucks rises, but SMMT demands policy certainty for zero-emission vehicles
UK new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rose by 9.6% to 40,716 units in 2022, according to new figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsGoverment urged to take action as 80% of UK drivers won’t buy EVs due to rise in electricity costs
A staggering 80% of UK drivers won’t be purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) due to rising costs and lack of government support, according to new research.
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NewsMaxol Downpatrick re-opens following £1.5m investment
Maxol has opened the doors to its newly developed service station Maxol Downpatrick on New Bridge Street, following an extensive £.5m redevelopment.
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NewsFirst Hydrogen reveals images of its next-generation vehicle
First Hydrogen has today published new images outlining the vision for its next generation vehicle. The automotive and green energy developer is working in collaboration with global mobility engineers, EDAG Group, to create concepts for its second generation of zero- emission light commercial vehicles (LCV).
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NewsJCB proves appeal of hydrogen combustion technology with retrofit truck installation
JCB is claiming a major breakthrough in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its ’super-efficient’ hydrogen engines into a 7.5 tonne Mercedes truck.