All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 13
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NewsHigh cost of electricity deters 70% of drivers from considering EVs
More than 70 per cent of drivers have been so shocked by the surge in electricity prices that it has tainted their view of EVs, according to a recent poll of more than 12,000 drivers by the AA.
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NewsCharging infrastructure ‘woefully behind where it needs to be’
The charging infrastructure rollout is woefully behind where it needs to be, and will put motorists off switching to electric vehicles, according to John Wilmot, CEO of car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco.
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InterviewTALKING HEADS: Powering up with hydrogen
A new suite of equipment and software to handle hydrogen refuelling was launched by Gilbarco Veeder-Root earlier this year as the company revealed its aims to become a pioneer in enabling hydrogen-powered transportation.
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NewsAsda completes acquisition of Co-op sites, adding 132 forecourts to Issa brothers’ UK portfolio
Asda has confirmed completion of its acquisition of 132 grocery retail sites with attached petrol stations, from The Co-op.
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NewsMFG Dover Service Station re-opens after shocking incident linked to petrol bomb attack on migrant centre
MFG Dover Service station re-opened last night following a horrific incident earlier in the day in which a man took his own life on the forecourt.
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Equipment NewsFri-Jado unveils new energy-saving fridge doors
Understanding the pressure on operators when it comes to reducing energy consumption, leading hot and cold display equipment manufacturer, Fri-Jado, has launched a range of bespoke doors for its MDD range.
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Equipment NewsIstobal launches new online configurator for rollover customisation
Leading Spanish car wash group, Istobal, has launched a new online configurator for the customisation of rollovers, through its website.
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Equipment NewsCircle K opts for The ai Corporation’s payment platform for mobile app
Circle K, the international fuel and mobility retail chain, has selected The ai Corporation’s payments platform, aiEazyFuel, to power its B2B mobile payments app, Circle K PRO.
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NewsCar washes in focus on ‘Anti-Slavery Day 2022’
Sixteen anti-slavery organisations have joined forces to mark Anti-Slavery Day 2022 today (Tuesday October 18), with unregulated, non-compliant hand car washes highlighted as a key area of concern.
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NewsMFG Shell Putney scoops Forecourt Trader of the Year Award
MFG Shell Putney was the outright winner at last night’s glittering Forecourt Trader Awards ceremony, in which forecourt retailers nationwide were recognised for their entrepreneurial skills and talent in the face of significant and ongoing challenges.
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NewsCMA accepts Morrisons’ offer to sell 28 stores to clear way for McColl’s deal
The proposal by Morrisons to sell 28 McColl’s stores to address competition concerns following its acquisition of the convenience chain in May, has been accepted by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsLast chance to buy tickets for the industry’s event of the year - Forecourt Trader Awards 2022
Buy your tickets now for the industry’s most prestigious event of the year, the Forecourt Trader Awards 2022, which takes place this Thursday at London’s Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge.
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NewsEsso trials new 25% renewable diesel on 20 sites in the South East
Esso has launched a limited trial of its new Esso Supreme 25% Renewable Diesel on 20 sites in the South East.
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NewsTen people confirmed dead following blast at Applegreen service station
Ten people have now been confirmed to have died at an Applegreen-branded service station in the Republic of Ireland following an explosion on Friday afternoon, in a devastating tragedy reflected in major news headlines throughout the weekend.
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NewsCovid-19 had the biggest single-year impact on road traffic since records began, reports DfT
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic saw 2020 and 2021 have among the biggest single-year impacts on road traffic since records begin in 1949, according to the Department for Transport’s latest road traffic estimates.
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NewsUK children in the driving seat of EV future, new research reveals
Children are already driving the EV revolution, despite not yet being able to get behind the wheel themselves, a new global survey has found.
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NewsCoventry-based forecourt and convenience independent returns to Costcutter
Forecourt and convenience operators, the Cheema family, have confirmed their return to the Costcutter brand.
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NewsGridserve offers three months of free charging with every EV car it leases
Gridserve has announced that three months of electric vehicle charging will now be included with every lease from its Car Leasing operation.
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Equipment NewsTLM’s evoBackOffice partners with NearSt to help retailers boost in-store footfall
Retail software solution company TLM technologies has announced that its flagship EPOS software, evoBackOffice, is fully integrated with NearSt.
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NewsCost-of-living crisis influencing driving behaviour, reveals Kia survey
With the cost-of-living crisis becoming more embedded, a nationwide survey commissioned by Kia has identified that a significant proportion of UK motorists have changed their driving habits to save money.