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NewsCNG Fuels opens new biomethane refuelling station in Newark for HGVs
CNG Fuels has opened a new low-carbon HGV refuelling station in Newark, Nottinghamshire, enabling local fleet operators to run their vehicles on 100% renewable biomethane.
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MPs warn of blackouts unless Grid is strengthened to cope with EV charging
Unless charging habits change, or the National Grid is strengthened, there are concerns that the charging needs from millions of new electric vehicles will cause blackouts to parts of the country, a cross-party committee of MPs has warned.
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Element 2 unveils plans for hydrogen refuelling station in Scotland
Hydrogen fuel specialist Element 2 is planning to invest up to £2m in opening its first refuelling station in Scotland.
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Glenfiddich powers delivery fleet on gas made from residues of distilling process
Single malt Scotch whisky maker Glenfiddich has launched an initiative that will make it the first global spirits brand to run its delivery fleet on green biogas made from the residues of its own distilling process.
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Lords warn EV battery industry is being let down by government failures
The UK’s EV battery industry is being let down because of failures by the government, according to a report by the House of Lords cross-party Science and Technology Select Committee.
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ACS calls for government to match its big talk with strong action over retail crime
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for the government’s new plan for cutting crime and tackling the underlying causes of repeat offending, to translate into real action for people operating and working in shops across the country that are repeatedly the victims of crime.
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Morrisons reaches a major milestone in its rapid EV charging network partnership with Equans
Morrisons has reached a major milestone through its rapid electric vehicle charging network partnership with Equans (the new name for Engie’s services-led activity).
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DfT announces £20m funding to accelerate development of zero-emission road freight
The Department for Transport has announced funding for six projects totalling £20m to accelerate the development of zero-emission road freight.
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NFRN calls for independent retailers to be exempt from ‘pingdemic’
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) is calling for the government to include shopworkers on the list of vital workers allowed to avoid self-isolating if contacted by the test and trace app.
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Food-to-go market recovering faster than expected, says IGD
Food and consumer goods insight specialist IGD predicts that the food-to-go channel will be worth £15.6bn at the end of 2021 - 82.5% of its 2019 value.
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Essar launches 'Lucky Pump' promotion
Essar is to give 42 customers the chance to win £20 off their next fuel bill, with a Lucky Pump promotion starting today (Monday, July 26) and running through to Sunday, August 1.
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Moto Hospitality appoints former Welcome Break and Applegreen executive as property director
Former Welcome Break and Applegreen executive Jess Lockwood is to join Moto Hospitality as its new property director. Jess will succeed Steve Masters who retires from the Moto Operating Board in September 2021.
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Register your vote for Forecourt Trader of the Year’s Special Recognition Award
We are seeking your vote for 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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One-in-five convenience purchases made in HFSS-restricted locations
Nearly 20% of products purchased within convenience stores are picked up from areas that face HFSS restrictions, according to the Lumina Intelligence UK Convenience Market Report 2021.
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Motability stages workshop as part of project to make EV infrastructure accessible
The national disability charity Motability will be holding a workshop as part of its project to make electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the UK accessible for people living with disabilities.
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CMA launches investigation into supply of electric chargers at motorway service areas
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into suspected breaches of competition law in respect of the supply of electric vehicle chargepoints at motorway service areas.
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Delay for implementation of new HFSS regulations welcomed by trade associations
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has welcomed the government’s decision to delay new legislation restricting the placement and promotion of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products within shops until October 2022.
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Government unveils plans for harsher penalties to tackle tobacco duty evasion
Government plans to introduce harsher penalties to tackle tobacco duty evasion have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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BP partners team researching converting CO2, waste and biomass into fuel
BP and Johnson Matthey are partnering with Cardiff University and The University of Manchester in a £9m project that aims to convert CO2, waste and sustainable biomass into fuels and products that can be used across the energy and transportation sectors.
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Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) signs reseller agreement with Techniche
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) has signed a reseller agreement with Techniche, under which DFS can market, sell and distribute Techniche asset maintenance management and compliance software solutions to customers worldwide.
