All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2023 – Page 2
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NewsPRA defends retailers as RAC once again lays into fuel margins and ‘rip-off’ pricing
The PRA has stressed that fuel retailers are dedicated to ensuring their customers receive the best deals possible in response to the seemingly constant calls by the RAC for major retailers to curb their fuel margins and cut petrol by 5ppl.
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Industry FeatureONSITE: Strong brands driving growth and prosperity at Pricewatch
The Pricewatch Group has introduced new brands to its south coast forecourts as it looks to drive up revenues across its portfolio of nine outlets.
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NewsHalf of UK drivers not sold on EVs
Nearly half of UK adults with driving licences are not interested in buying an EV. The news comes from a YouGov poll conducted on behalf of the National Franchised Dealers Association into consumer attitudes in the automotive sector in the UK.
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NewsMFG gets permission for EV chargers but with restricted operating hours
MFG has gained planning permission to demolish the car wash at Culcheth Service Station in Warrington and replace it with an EV charging zone. However, Warrington Borough Council has said that the EV chargers can only be used between the hours of 6am and 11pm.
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NewsMoto plans to build solar farm to power EV charge points
Moto has submitted a formal request for a screening opinion for plans to build a solar farm adjacent to Wetherby Services on the A1(M) to power its EV charge points.
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NewsUltra-rapid EV charging arrives in Derby
Derby’s fastest public EV charging units have gone live at Southgate Retail Park, the first site in a pipeline of projects being planned by the EV charging network, PoGo, and Real Estate Investors PLC (REI).
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NewsRoadchef and Gridserve announce Electric Super Hub in Chester
Gridserve and Roadchef have announced their latest Electric Super Hub at Chester services, located at junction 14 on the M56 motorway.
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NewsShell scales back low-carbon division
Shell is scaling back its low-carbon division – including hydrogen – with 200 ‘green jobs’ on the line, according to a report in The Telegraph.
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NewsAscona grows portfolio to 61 sites
Top 50 Indie Ascona Group has acquired Bridgwater Road Service Station in Bristol, taking its total portfolio to 61 sites across the UK.
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NewsUnattended retail options find favour with consumers
Unmanned retail services have seamlessly integrated into the daily lives of UK consumers, playing a role that extends far beyond traditional convenience, and giving small businesses a lifeline to much needed ancillary revenue, according to the results of a newly released survey by Suresite Group.
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NewsQuick-thinking staff prevent forecourt fire
Brave forecourt staff helped to prevent a major disaster when a drunken man tried to blow up a fuel pump.
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NewsPlans for forecourt rejected
Plans to build a petrol station and retail store on the site of a former service station have been rejected by Wolverhampton City Council.
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NewsVauxhall partners with carwow to boost Electric Streets of Britain programme
Vauxhall has partnered with online car marketplace, carwow, to accelerate its Electric Streets of Britain programme, launched in summer 2023, to help the 40% of households without off-street parking make the switch to electric.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: Car washing and EV charging come together as IMO partners with Be.EV
International car wash brand IMO has chosen national charging network Be.EV to install and maintain chargers across several of its sites - with four locations now live and available to use in Yorkshire, South Wales and the Northeast.
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Equipment NewsVestel boosts credentials with launch of low-cost DC EV charging solution
The ongoing campaign by Turkey-based electronics manufacturer Vestel UK UK, to lead the European electric transport revolution has been bolstered by the launch of its third own-branded EV charger in 2023.
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Equipment NewsKepak unveils ‘revolutionary’ vending technology into UK market
Kepak is expanding its one-stop automated retail solution with what it describes as an innovative first for the sector - a Hot Vend Kiosk.
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Equipment NewsEVs: Recharging the customer experience with self-serve refreshment
With the EV market growing at an exponential rate, so too is the amount of EV charging stations - service stations, supermarkets and parking facilities - all investing in charging points to keep up with demand and attract a ‘new’ type of customer to their business.
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AnalysisCOMMENT: Filling time - early adopters of EV infrastructure have ‘first mover’ advantage
Since we put one of the very first EV charging points in the ground in the UK more than 13 years ago, the motor industry has debated the future role of petrol station forecourts in supporting the future EV revolution.
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NewsNew laws passed to make EV charging quicker and easier
New laws aimed at improving the charging experience for drivers of electric vehicles (EV) were approved by MPs last night (October 25).
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AnalysisCOMMENT: Policy flip flops on EVs add to ‘wait and see’ approach of most forecourt operators
The Prime Minister recently announced the movement out from 2030 to 2035 of the requirement for all new vehicles sold to be zero emission vehicles (ZEV). Only 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans will be required to be ZEV by 2030.