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Vauxhall in deal to develop hydrogen solutions for fleet operators
Vauxhall is partnering with UK company Ryze Hydrogen to develop hydrogen charging infrastructure solutions forfleet operators, allowing businesses to run hydrogen vehicles and refuel them either on-site or at a located refuelling facility.
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Forecourt retailers have a thirst for Dry and Try January
After the bonanza of the festivities, January can be a bit of a hangover for retailers’ off-licence takings. However, two forecourt operators are proving there is plenty of opportunity for boosting revenues in a month where many turn teetotal.
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Gridserve takes off at Gatwick as its third all-electric forecourt is officially opened
Checkout-free, cashless convenience shopping and a charging app are key to Gridserve’s plans for a network of all-electric forecourts, after it today officially unveiled its third all-electric forecourt, at Gatwick Airport.
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Greenergy boosts production of lower-carbon biodiesel for transport
Global fuel supplier Greenergy has announced the successful commissioning of expansion works at two of its biodiesel plants - in the UK and in Amsterdam - to enable a wider range of waste oils as feedstocks to be processed into lower carbon biodiesel for transport fuels.
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Police appeal for armed robber
North Yorkshire Police are investigating a failed armed robbery at a petrol station near York, which happened at 6.46pm on Sunday, January 7.
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New capital keeps InstaVolt’s roll out plans on track
InstaVolt has announced a significant capital injection from the company’s existing investors, EQT Infrastructure to ensure the pace of its roll out continues across the UK and Europe, including Iceland, Portugal, Spain and the Republic of Ireland.
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Shell seeks permission for more EV charging at Bradford site
Shell is seeking planning permission to install extra EV charging bays at its Rooley Lane site in Bradford.
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Auto Trader anticipates price war in EV market
Drivers can expect to benefit from a price war in the electric car market in 2024 as manufacturers fight for market share amid new government mandated targets and new Chinese competitors, according to Auto Trader’s latest (and renamed) Road to 2035 report.
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Roadchef achieves £5m fundraising milestone for Cancer Research
Leading motorway service area operator Roadchef, reached a fundraising milestone of over £5 million for its charity partner, Cancer Research UK (CRUK).
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Green hydrogen refuelling station to be built as part of £7m sustainable HGV transport hub
Fuel distributor Exolum has been awarded £7 million of government funding to build a publicly accessible green hydrogen refuelling station near Middlesbrough, initially serving at least 25 new zero-emission HGVs.
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Murray Auchincloss takes over as BP's new chief executive
New BP chief executive Murray Auchincloss has pledged to continue the company’s transition from oil giant to “integrated energy company” after formally succeeding Bernard Looney, who resigned last year.
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Stratford Council approves HVO plan for bin lorries
Stratford-on-Avon District Council has approved, in principle, the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for its refuse collection fleet.
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On-street EV charging specialist Trojan Energy gets £26m cash injection
On-street EV charging specialist, Trojan Energy, has secured a £26m investment to help with its growth plans. The funding comprises £8m from growth capital investor, BGF, alongside an £18m follow-on investment by the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB).
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Fuel retailers slam proposal forcing them to share price changes within 30 minutes as consultation opens
Fuel retailers are exasperated as the government consults on a proposal to force them to post fuel price changes within 30 minutes, with one describing the plan as “using a hammer to crack a nut”.
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Pearl Forecourts refused planning permission for new forecourt
Top 50 Indie Pearl Forecourts’ plans to build a new petrol filling station in Bradford have been refused by the council.
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ACS reiterates calls for police to prioritise shop theft
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has reiterated previous calls to all Police and Crime Commissioners to prioritise shop theft - as more Commissioners outline their plans to tackle crime in their local areas.
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MPK Garages challenges Tesco prices via electronic labelling
Top 50 Indie MPK Garages is taking on Tesco with a long-term price campaign highlighting that it is cheaper than the supermarket giant on a minimum of 50 products every week.
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Openreach EVs to charge at First Bus depots
First Bus has announced a collaboration with broadband network provider, Openreach, granting them access to its rapid EV charging infrastructure at bus depots nationwide.
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Bosch and VW showcase valet charging for EVs
Bosch, together with VW subsidiary Cariad, is testing automated valet charging for EVs – and showcased the technology at CES 2024 in Las Vegas last week.
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Sainsbury’s launches ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging in supermarket first
Sainsbury’s has today launched Smart Charge, a dedicated EV charging business that will allow customers to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at ultra-rapid charging points while they shop.