All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2021 – Page 2
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News
Boost to Kent’s EV charging infrastructure as new energy storage system goes live
A new battery energy storage system to support the transition to Net Zero has been activated by Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, Wärtsilä, the global technology company, and EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of low- carbon electricity.
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Zemo recommends vehicle retrofit solutions as London’s ULEZ expands
As London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone expands from today (October 25), Zemo Partnership says that one way for operators of larger vehicles to meet the challenge is to adopt approved vehicle retrofit solutions for cutting polluting emissions.
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PRA urges Chancellor not to raise fuel duty
Raising fuel duty in this week’s Autumn Budget would be ‘economically imprudent’ the PRA has claimed in a letter to the Chancellor, as pump prices reached levels.
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RAC points to fuel retailer margins as unleaded pump prices hit new record high
The RAC is pointing the finger at fuel retailers for contributing to the average price of petrol reaching a new record high of 142.94p yesterday (Sunday 24 October); and is calling on the government to temporarily reduce VAT.
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Equipment News
Pret A Manger to target forecourts as it trials new coffee-to-go solution
Pret A Manger is set to challenge the traditional forecourt convenience coffee offers with a new coffee-to-go solutions.
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ACS calls for ‘strategic’ rollout of EV charging points
The Association of Convenience Stores is currently calling on Government to ensure that the rollout of EV charging points is conducted strategically.
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EG Group partners with multi-sensory advertising platform specialist
EG Group has agreed a partnership with intelligent audio communication solutions company Audiebant Media with the aim of creating a new multi-sensory advertising platform for brands to reach millions of car users at roadside retail locations across the UK.
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New partnership puts Roadchef in the fast lane to carbon zero
Motorway service area operator, Roadchef, has announced a new partnership with sustainability certification provider, Planet Mark – which the company describe as a major step in its journey to reducing its carbon footprint.
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EG Group opens new Scottish service station at Peterhead
EG Group has opened a new Shell service station and Spar convenience store at the Buchan Gateway Retail Park, Peterhead in Aberdeenshire.
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Top 50 Indie wins planning consent for roadside services near Falkirk
Top 50 Indie TG Convenience Stores has won planning consent for the demolition of a derelict petrol station near Falkirk and development of roadside services including a McDonald’s restaurant and drive-thru.
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PayPoint announces national roll-out of service to enable retailers to dispense cash
PayPoint has announced the national roll-out of its Counter Cash service, which enables anyone to withdraw specific denominations of cash from £0.01 to £50, from participating PayPoint retailers.
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PRA chairman predicts record prices at the pumps by the end of the month
New record high pump prices for petrol and diesel are almost certain to be set before the end of the month, according to PRA chairman Brian Madderson.
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BP trials in-truck fuel payment app with Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK
BP and Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK have tested what is claimed to be the first digital in-truck fuel payment system in the UK, running a pilot trial with Wren Kitchens.
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Government’s Net Zero Strategy commits up to £1bn to support EVs, including zero-emission mandate
The government is investing up to £1billion to support the electrification of UK vehicles and infrastructure, including a zero-emission vehicle mandate, as part of its Net Zero Strategy unveiled today.
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EG Group drops plans to buy Asda forecourts
EG Group will no longer be acquiring Asda’s 320 forecourts, both companies have confirmed today.
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Ford announces £230m investment to build electric power units at Halewood
Ford is to invest up to £230 million at its Halewood vehicle transmission facility to transform it to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles sold in Europe.
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INEOS invests €2 billion in green hydrogen production
INEOS has today announced that it is to invest more than €2 billion into electrolysis projects to make zero carbon, green hydrogen across Europe. Its first plants will be built in Norway, Germany, Belgium with investment also planned in the UK and France.
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Analysis
COMMENT: Know your options to navigate the future, says Steve Rodell
Reflections on fuel retailers, suppliers and industry bodies’ general view of the looming 2030 Road to Zero government deadline, and what this means for petrol filling stations.
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Analysis
SHOP TALK: Is it chocolate? No, it’s a plant bar
Who’d be a vegan? Well, actually quite a lot of people if you look at the stats
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Equipment News
Fri-Jado puts food in the spotlight with new multi-deck range
Global equipment company Fri-Jado has launched the new Multideck Display (MDD) range as it recognises growing demand for convenient and flexible solutions.