All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2022 – Page 4
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First hydrogen unveils light commercial vehicles as they commence track-based testing
The automotive and energy developer First Hydrogen has unveiled its first zero-emission light commercial vehicles (LCVs) after commencing track-based testing.
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ACS updates guidance on selling vapes in response to upsurge in illicit products
ACS has updated its Assured Advice guide on selling vapes, to help retailers to tackle a huge rise in illicit products on shelves.
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Detectives seeking thieves on a quadbike who raided forecourt in Saltburn
Detectives from Cleveland Police are appealing for information after a gang of thieves on a quadbike raided a petrol station in Saltburn.
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Maxol launches annual Christmas Coffee Cup campaign in support of AWARE NI
Maxol has marked the launch of its annual Christmas Coffee Cup campaign in support of mental health charity AWARE NI by publishing the results of a social media poll it conducted about kindness.
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Inner Space service station reaps rewards from improved fresh offer after move to Nisa
A forecourt retailer in York is celebrating a year trading under the Nisa Local fascia after making the switch from a competitor to focus on an improved fresh offer for shoppers.
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Pair jailed for attacks on forecourt ATMs causing £80,000 of damage
Two thieves who used diggers to smash their way into two petrol stations, stealing £70,000 from their ATMs and causing £80,000 of damage at one site, have been jailed for a total of more than 16 years.
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RAC joins campaigners urging Chancellor not to raise fuel duty in the Budget
The RAC has joined the chorus of campaigners urging the Government not to raise fuel duty in this week’s Budget.
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Addison Lee partners with Bonnet to provide discounted and reliable EV charging
Addison Lee, the private hire cab and courier provider, has announced a new partnership with Bonnet, the independent electric vehicle charging aggregator, to provide partner drivers with discounted and reliable EV charging.
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Motorway Services Areas doing a good job
Most motorway service areas (MSAs) are doing a good job according to the latest Motorway Services User Survey conducted by Transport Focus.
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COMMENT: Learning from the French fuel crisis
Thousands of Brits making their way across the Channel were greeted by chaos recently at half-term. Strike action taken by French refineries saw fuel supplies tightened and forecourts across the nation facing shortages – around a third of petrol stations were completely out of supplies.
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Consumers struggling with motoring costs, says new survey
Most Brits are struggling with motoring costs, with 81% concerned with meeting at least one motoring-related cost in the next 12 months, with fuel (62%), repairs (43%) and insurance (40%) the top three expenses they are most worried about, according to a new survey from Halfords.
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Element 2 responds to growing demand for hydrogen refuelling with new hires
Hydrogen refuelling network developer Element 2 has announced the appointments of hydrogen transport heavyweight, Mark Teevan, and sustainability specialist, Holly Makin, to its business development team. Both will report to Element 2’s chief development officer, Dr Andrew Hagan.
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VEPower launches ‘world’s first autonomous grid-free EV charger’
Bio-energy company VEPower has launched what it describes as the ’world’s first autonomous grid-free’ EV charger.
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Sewell on the go parent company honoured
Flags flew at Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go sites recently as its parent company, Sewell Group received two major awards on the same day.
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£3.3m illegal tobacco factory uncovered
One of the UK’s biggest ever illegal tobacco factories has been dismantled after a raid in Leicester.
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High cost of electricity deters 70% of drivers from considering EVs
More than 70 per cent of drivers have been so shocked by the surge in electricity prices that it has tainted their view of EVs, according to a recent poll of more than 12,000 drivers by the AA.
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BMW dealership installs “fastest EV charger in the UK”
A BMW dealership in Lincoln claims to have installed the fastest EV chargers in the UK.
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Net Zero means car industry needs more recruits
The automotive industry is searching for talented employees to join its ranks as it helps to drive Britain’s move to a net zero economy.
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EVs buck used car sales trend
While sales across the UK’s used car market fell for the second consecutive quarter this year, declining -12.2% over the three months of July to September, used battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales bucked the trend.
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PRA Business Breakout to be held on November 24
The PRA’s last Business Breakout session of the year will take place at the Holiday Inn Newport on Thursday, November 24.