All articles by Tracy West – Page 30
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NewsAsda Express gets off licence despite 100 objections
Despite objections from more than 100 local residents, Euro Garage’s Asda Express Chequered Flag site in Newport Road, Trethomas, has been granted an off licence.
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NewsRiversimple to develop a lightweight hydrogen electric supercar
Riversimple, the company behind the Rasa hydrogen fuel cell car, says it is developing a new supercar to draw attention to the ‘crisis of vehicle weight’.
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NewsDPD on target to deliver 46% reduction in emissions by end of year
Parcel company DPD UK has confirmed that it is on target to deliver a 46% reduction in emissions by the end of 2024, from the 2020 baseline, with a third of its final mile van fleet now electric and 95% of its transport fleet running on HVO.
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NewsElectrified fleet hub planned for West Thurrock
Infinium Logistics, the European asset management and energy transition specialist, has completed the acquisition of two adjoining sites in West Thurrock for around.£15 million.
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NewsFord Mustang Mach-E SUV breaks world record for longest EV journey on a single charge
A Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge – 569.64 miles (916.74 km).
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NewsMFG gets permission to open Greggs at Haverhill site
MFG has been granted planning permission to construct a Greggs ‘food-to-go pod’ at its Haverhill Service Station in Sturmer Road, Haverhill.
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NewsSales of EVs surge but more still need to be sold to meet targets
Electrified vehicle demand outpaced the overall new car market, accounting for four in 10 (42%) new cars registered in July, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsWorries about ‘biblical’ fire stop MFG’s plans for EV chargepoints
MFG’s plans to install EV charging facilities at its Hillington Service Station, in Hillington near King’s Lynn, have been thwarted over safety fears.
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NewsCouncil waives fees to get EV drivers on the road
Bolton Council is temporarily waiving the £565 street works permit fee for putting in an EV charger, to encourage more residents to switch to EVs.
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NewsBYD in global deal to add 100,000 EVs to Uber platform
Uber and electric car manufacturer BYD have announced a multi-year strategic partnership designed to bring 100,000 new BYD EVs onto the Uber platform across key global markets.
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NewsHuge regional variances remain in chargepoint availability
London and Scotland have the highest level of charging provision per 100,000 of population, with 234 and 103 devices per 100,000 respectively, according to the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), which uses Zapmap data.
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NewsZest partners with Starbucks franchisee for EV chargepoint deal
Zest has announced a new partnership with Starbucks franchise operator Café Fortune. Zest is providing six 120kW rapid charging bays at the newly opened Starbucks Alfreton site.
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AnalysisSHOP TALK: What do Deadpool and Greggs have in common?
This week, in my inbox, I received Greggs’ interim results – and I immediately thought of Ryan Reynolds. I know I had very recently seen his film Deadpool vs Wolverine (which is excellent, by the way) but even so….then I twigged.
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Product NewsCadbury launches Win a Day to Remember
As part of its milestone 200th birthday celebrations, Cadbury is bringing its most generous on-pack prize and reward giveaway ever to shelves across the UK
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Product NewsElfbar unveils new ELFX device
Elfbar has unveiled the first device from its ELFX series, a range created to provide adult users with an accessible entry point to open pod vaping systems.
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Product NewsDiscos Prawn Cocktail in new PMP
KP Snacks has expanded its PMP range with the launch of Discos Prawn Cocktail £1.25 PMP. The launch coincides with the unveiling of a new look for Discos, giving the classic brand a more contemporary feel that is designed to improve stand out on shelf.
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Product NewsNew blu bar offers 1,000 puffs per pod
Imperial Brands’ new blu bar kit uses replaceable pods which deliver 1,000 puffs of intense flavour per pod. The blu bar kit initially launches in four flavours – Cherry, Pineapple, Blueberry Sour Razz and Watermelon Ice.
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Product NewsJacob’s aims to take bite out of snacking market
Pladis is launching a new range of snacks from Jacob’s. Jacob’s Bites are generously seasoned biscuits that have been oven baked with no artificial colours or flavours. They come in Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion, Red Leicester, Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream and Smoked Paprika flavours.
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Product NewsWHSmith Travel goes for Truly Nuts!
Truly Nuts! flavoured Brazil nut snacks are now being listed at 146 WHSmith travel stores nationwide.
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Product NewsNewco Europe UK announces partnership with TotalEnergies
Automotive products distributor Newco Europe UK Ltd has partnered with TotalEnergies Marketing UK in a deal to distribute TotalEnergies’ range of branded oils, including the Quartz line of lubricants.