All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 7
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NewsAston Martin gets £9m government funding to develop ‘luxury battery EV platform’
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced almost £9 million in government funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) to develop Aston Martin’s EV technology.
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NewsSMMT calls for delay to impending EU-UK tariffs that will hinder EV sales
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is today urging the EU and UK reach agreement to avoid impending “damaging” 10% tariffs on electrified vehicles when traded across the Channel from January 1, 2024.
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NewsTop 50 Indie MPK drives development with £25m refinancing package from Topland
MPK has agreed a £25m refinancing package with Topland, described as one of the UK’s largest privately owned investment groups, which is making its first step into the fuel retailing sector.
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News‘Forward-thinking’ Nisa to ensure consistent branding across network and drive growth
Nisa aims to be the most ’forward-thinking’ symbol group in the sector, as it plans to update more than 300 stores over the next three years to bring all stores into line with its latest branding.
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NewsLack of alternative fuels a hindrance for HGV fleets going green, BP research reveals
Fleet managers are under increasing pressure from customers, company investors and governments to reduce the carbon emissions of their HGV fleets, according to new research commissioned by BP.
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NewsRepeat shoplifter locked up plus two-year ban from BP garages
A repeat shoplifter has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison and banned from BP petrol stations for two years.
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NewsMoto eyes new opportunities in renewable energy and as EV charge-point operator
Motorway services operator Moto has appointed the former chief operating officer at Gridserve, Alan McCarthy-Wyper, as managing director, EV, and Energy, as it eyes becoming a charge-point operator in its own right, alongside current partners Tesla and Gridserve.
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NewsFirst Hydrogen announces inaugural track day to showcase fuel cell LCVs
Zero emission automotive and energy developer, First Hydrogen, is to host its first-ever track day for major UK fleet managers to showcase its unique hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEV).
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NewsTout’s Cleeve wins Forecourt Trader of the Year 2023
Tout’s Cleeve was the outright winner at last night’s Forecourt Trader of the Year awards ceremony, beating a record number of entries to take top honours at the retail fuel industry’s most prestigious competition.
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NewsA Labour government would reinstate 2030 ICE ban, says shadow business secretary
A Labour government would reinstate the 2030 ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles, it was revealed this week at the party’s annual conference, by shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds.
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NewsLast chance to buy tickets for the Forecourt Trader Awards!
Excitement is building as guests rush to buy the last remaining tickets for the Forecourt Trader Awards 2023 which takes place this week at the glamorous Park Plaza, Westminster.
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NewsPRA brands RAC ‘deeply irresponsible’ following 'over-priced fuel' accusations
The PRA has branded the RAC ‘irresponsible’ following today’s accusations that fuel retailers are ‘not playing fair’ with motorists on pump prices, with their ‘unjustifiable’ rises and margins ’higher than they should be’.
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NewsJet welcomes two dealer signings in key locations
Jet has welcomed two new dealer signings in key locations - one in London and one in Scotland - as it continues to target network growth.
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NewsMotorEasy disputes low cost of EV ownership, as warranty claims rocket by 370%
The perception that electric vehicles (EV) have fewer servicing, repair and maintenance requirements than petrol or diesel cars has been disputed by warranty specialist MotorEasy.
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NewsBoost to EV charging part of new transport plan to support motorists
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced a new 30-point plan to support people’s freedom to use their cars and curb over-zealous enforcement measures.
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News‘Charge rage’: Moto boss renews plea for more action on power access
Leading motorway services operator Moto has confirmed its use of marshals at peak times to control the flow of traffic for motorists using EV chargers to address ‘charge rage’, following press coverage over the weekend.
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NewsNot long to go! Have you bought your tickets for the Forecourt Trader Awards?
Not long to go until the fantastic Forecourt Trader Awards ceremony gets underway in London where this year’s winners will be revealed in a glamorous setting at the Park Plaza, Westminster, on Thursday, October 12.
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Equipment NewsFlexeserve reveals next revolution in hot food operation - Connect
Food-to-go and hot-holding manufacturer Flexeserve is showcasing the next revolution in hot food – cloud-based service, Connect, in London this week.
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Equipment NewsNisa partners with S4labour to streamline all labour-related processes
Market-leading rota, people and payroll provider, S4labour, has announced a strategic partnership with convenience retailer Nisa.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: Titan Cloud acquires Leighton O’Brien to lead the global fuel software industry
Titan Cloud, a leading fuel asset optimisation software platform, has announced its acquisition of global fuel analytics software and field technologies provider Leighton O’Brien, in a move that aims to position Titan Cloud as a global leader in the downstream fuel software market.