All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 7
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NewsMFG passes milestone of 500 ultra-rapid EV charger installations
Number-one Top 50 Indie MFG has reached a milestone of 500 ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers installed across its 900 sites, making it one of the largest public-charging networks in the UK.
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NewsRoadchef and Gridserve announce rollout of first electric super hubs
Gridserve and Roadchef have revealed their initial plans to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities at Roadchef Motorway Service Areas (MSA) in the UK.
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NewsMoto launches ‘Cabversation’ wellbeing campaign for HGV drivers
Moto Hospitality - in partnership with Mind and SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health), and with the support of the Road Haulage Association (RHA) - is launching a ‘cabversation’ campaign to encourage HGV drivers to connect and talk to one another when taking a break at its service stations.
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NewsSMMT calls for government help to boost EV sales to reluctant private buyers
Delivering a faster and fairer mass transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is threatened by the absence of support for private buyers, according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsAwards latest! Stephen Mangan to host Forecourt Trader Awards night
Actor and comedian Stephen Mangan has been announced as the awards host for next month’s glittering Forecourt Trader Awards, where this year’s amazing winners will be revealed.
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NewsUK fuel market progressing after Covid and Ukraine disruption, says Fuels Industry UK
While recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic has seen demand for oil products increase in the years since 2020, demand levels are yet to fully recover, according to the latest Statistical Review from Fuels Industry UK (formerly UKPIA).
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NewsZemo Partnership marks 20-year milestone with creation of new taskforce to benchmark progress
The creation of a new Zero Emission Mobility Taskforce has been announced by Zemo Partnership, as it celebrates 20 years since its formation (originally as the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership) to accelerate transport to zero emissions.
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NewsBP appoints Joanne Hall as new retail operations director
BP has appointed Joanne Hall as its new UK retail operations director, reporting to Sonya Adams, VP mobility and convenience retail UK.
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NewsOne in five drivers fear going electric due to speed of change in EV technology
A fifth of motorists (20%) are worried that switching to an electric vehicle (EV) may mean being left in the slow lane as the technology leaves them behind, reveals new research by AA Lease.
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NewsTickets are selling fast for Forecourt Trader Awards!
Tickets are selling fast for the prestigious Forecourt Trader Awards ceremony where this year’s latest winners will be revealed.
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NewsEG Group announces solid performance in Q2
EG Group has delivered a ‘solid’ trading performance in line with expectations for the second quarter of 2023, according to co-founder and co-CEO Zuber Issa.
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NewsMFG confirms talks about £2bn acquisition of Morrisons forecourts
MFG has confirmed its discussions with Morrisons to acquire 340 fuel retail forecourts together with 500 freehold plots of land at the supermarket locations where ultra-rapid EV and valeting hubs will be deployed.
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NewsFuture EV ambitions threatened by uncertainty, reports SMMT
Uncertainty over Net Zero regulations is threatening future ambitions in the electric vehicle market, according to the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), as the latest new car registrations were revealed.
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NewsBP adds loyalty pricing to BPme Rewards
BP has added loyalty pricing to its BPme Rewards loyalty scheme to give customers exclusive discounts on retail store products.
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NewsRAC reports August was ‘one of biggest monthly fuel price rises in 23 years’
The price of petrol rose nearly 7ppl (6.68ppl) in August and diesel 8ppl - the fifth and sixth biggest monthly rises in 23 years, according to the latest data from RAC Fuel Watch.
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NewsIndustry coalition calls for protection of cash in letter to Chancellor
A coalition of businesses, charities and consumer groups have joined forces to issue an open letter to Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, urging for the protection of cash as a critical payment method for both consumers and businesses.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: New fuel pay app launched by Henderson/Blu Dot partnership
EPOS software system provider, Henderson Technology, in partnership with Blu Dot Technologies, has launched a new mobile pay-at-pump app called Fuel Pay, which also features Fuel Pay Assist for drivers needing help refuelling.
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NewsShell to trial rapid EV chargers at Aldi stores
Shell is working with Aldi to install Shell Recharge Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers at 11 Aldi stores across the UK.
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NewsIt’s time to vote for this year’s Forecourt Trader Special Recognition Award
It’s time to vote for the 2023 Forecourt Trader of the Year’s Special Recognition award, which is run in conjunction with principal sponsor, Booker Retail Partners, and is voted for by the readers of Forecourt Trader.
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NewsConsumers set to phase out sales of ICE vehicles before 2030 deadline, claims transport research association
Consumers are set to phase out sales of petrol and diesel cars before the UK government’s deadline of 2030, after which sales of only hybrid or fully electric cars will be permitted, claims Electric Car Count, a monthly data series from New AutoMotive, a not-for-profit independent transport research organisation with a mission to accelerate and support the UK’s transition to electric vehicles.