All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 26
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NewsMost EV drivers believe they are ‘more considerate’ says new research
Almost three quarters (73%) of EV owners believe they are ‘more considerate’ drivers, having made the switch to an electric car, according to new research from Love my EV, a dedicated EV and green energy comparison site.
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NewsBUDGET: ACS welcomes investment incentives
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed the Chancellor’s action to support businesses through green investment incentives.
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NewsBUDGET: Cancellation of planned rise in fuel duty welcomed
The cancellation of a planned rise in fuel duty announced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak in today’s Budget has been welcomed.
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NewsBP and Daimler Truck AG work in partnership to speed up hydrogen infrastructure
BP and Daimler Truck AG plan to work together to help accelerate the introduction of a hydrogen network, supporting the roll-out of a key technology for the decarbonisation of UK freight transport.
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NewsRAC calls for biggest fuel retailers to reduce their fuel margins
The RAC has called for the biggest fuel retailers to reduce their fuel margins back down to the level it was prior to the pandemic.
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NewsBoost to Kent’s EV charging infrastructure as new energy storage system goes live
A new battery energy storage system to support the transition to Net Zero has been activated by Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, Wärtsilä, the global technology company, and EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of low- carbon electricity.
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NewsPRA urges Chancellor not to raise fuel duty
Raising fuel duty in this week’s Autumn Budget would be ‘economically imprudent’ the PRA has claimed in a letter to the Chancellor, as pump prices reached levels.
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NewsRAC points to fuel retailer margins as unleaded pump prices hit new record high
The RAC is pointing the finger at fuel retailers for contributing to the average price of petrol reaching a new record high of 142.94p yesterday (Sunday 24 October); and is calling on the government to temporarily reduce VAT.
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Equipment NewsPret A Manger to target forecourts as it trials new coffee-to-go solution
Pret A Manger is set to challenge the traditional forecourt convenience coffee offers with a new coffee-to-go solutions.
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NewsACS calls for ‘strategic’ rollout of EV charging points
The Association of Convenience Stores is currently calling on Government to ensure that the rollout of EV charging points is conducted strategically.
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NewsEG Group partners with multi-sensory advertising platform specialist
EG Group has agreed a partnership with intelligent audio communication solutions company Audiebant Media with the aim of creating a new multi-sensory advertising platform for brands to reach millions of car users at roadside retail locations across the UK.
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NewsNew partnership puts Roadchef in the fast lane to carbon zero
Motorway service area operator, Roadchef, has announced a new partnership with sustainability certification provider, Planet Mark – which the company describe as a major step in its journey to reducing its carbon footprint.
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NewsGovernment’s Net Zero Strategy commits up to £1bn to support EVs, including zero-emission mandate
The government is investing up to £1billion to support the electrification of UK vehicles and infrastructure, including a zero-emission vehicle mandate, as part of its Net Zero Strategy unveiled today.
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NewsEG Group drops plans to buy Asda forecourts
EG Group will no longer be acquiring Asda’s 320 forecourts, both companies have confirmed today.
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NewsFord announces £230m investment to build electric power units at Halewood
Ford is to invest up to £230 million at its Halewood vehicle transmission facility to transform it to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles sold in Europe.
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NewsINEOS invests €2 billion in green hydrogen production
INEOS has today announced that it is to invest more than €2 billion into electrolysis projects to make zero carbon, green hydrogen across Europe. Its first plants will be built in Norway, Germany, Belgium with investment also planned in the UK and France.
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Equipment NewsFri-Jado puts food in the spotlight with new multi-deck range
Global equipment company Fri-Jado has launched the new Multideck Display (MDD) range as it recognises growing demand for convenient and flexible solutions.
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NewsRAC calls for temporary cut in VAT as fuel prices near record levels
The average price of a litre of petrol sold on UK forecourts has reached its highest level since September 2012 - 140.22p - reports RAC Fuel Watch.
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NewsFirst ‘Extra Special’ Asda c-store opens on EG forecourt
Asda has officially opened its first premium ‘extra special’ convenience store on an EG Group forecourt, offering motorists the opportunity to shop the supermarket’s deluxe product range in a convenient roadside location.
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NewsPromotion for Geoff Henderson to wholesale business manager at Phillips 66
Geoff Henderson has been promoted to the role of wholesale business manager with immediate effect. Previously commercial sales manager, Geoff has been a valued member of the Phillips 66 team for 20 years.