All articles by Tracy West – Page 5
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NewsNational Grid trials HVO for vehicles in Lincolnshire
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is now powering some of its non-electric vehicles with recycled vegetable oil in Lincolnshire.
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NewsKent gets £12m EV chargepoint boost
Kent County Council (KCC) has been awarded a grant of just over £12m from the Department for Transport (DfT) to increase the number of EV chargepoints in the region.
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NewsToyota working on technology to reuse boil-off gas from hydrogen
Toyota entered the recent Eneos Super Taikyu Series 2024 with the #32 Orc Rookie GR Corolla H2 Concept, a hydrogen-powered GR Corolla running on liquid hydrogen.
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NewsAuto Trader, ChargeUK and the SMMT join together to tackle misinformation about EVs
Auto Trader, together with ChargeUK and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), have joined forces in a new initiative designed to combat misinformation surrounding EVs.
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NewsNew shop and EV charging at A55 site
Shell has submitted plans for a partial redevelopment of its Northop Hall petrol station, on the A55 in Flintshire.
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NewsFirst Doner & Gyros outlet opens on a forecourt
After winning the Best Forecourt Innovation accolade at the Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards 2024 for its Fireaway Pizza outlet, Whitfield Service Station is the first forecourt to open a Doner & Gyros kebab and wrap franchise.
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NewsPublic support pay at pump to counter drive-offs
Many members of the general public support pay-at-pump pre-authorisation for fuel purchases to help forecourt retailers prevent drive-offs.
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NewsSuffolk forecourt plans recommended for approval but lack of water may still affect decision
Outline plans for a petrol station, EV charging hub, shop, drive-thru and lorry park on land off the A140 in Brome, have finally been recommended for approval by Mid Suffolk District Council’s planning committee.
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NewsPolice appeal after knifepoint forecourt robbery
Police in Cheltenham are appealing for witnesses to a knifepoint robbery at a petrol station on Wednesday, November 13.
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NewsMaxol profits from non-fuel sales
More than 40% of The Maxol Group’s profit now comes from non-fuel sales.
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NewsEV chargepoint slow down for Maxol?
The slowdown in EV adoption could impact the speed at which Maxol develops its EV charging network.
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NewsMFG is Zapmap’s second best large rapid/ultra-rapid public charging network
Top 50 Indie MFG has been named as the second best public charging network in Zapmap’s ‘Large rapid/ultra-rapid’ category for 2024/25.
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NewsElectric van hub to be built in Swindon
Swindon Borough Council has granted permission for a three-storey electric van park to be built on the edge of the town.
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NewsCentrica leads the charge in solving electric van 12-volt battery issues
Centrica, one of the UK’s largest operators of electric vans, is addressing a major challenge faced by EV fleets nationwide called “bricking”, with new solar panels.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CAR WASH AND VALETING: Splashing the cash
If you’re ever in the vicinity of Carterton, Oxfordshire, make sure you take a detour to get your car washed at Brize Norton Service Station.
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NewsStellantis range fully HVO compatible
Stellantis has announced that its entire range of cars and light-duty commercial vehicles is now fully compatible with HVO.
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NewsFatal traffic collision at Sainsbury’s forecourt
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision at a Sainsbury’s forecourt in Torquay.
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NewsRontec to add EV charging at Mill Lane Service Station
Top 50 Indie Rontec has been granted planning permission to knock down a car wash and replace it with six EV charging bays at its Mill Lane Service Station in Newton-le-Willows.
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NewsRon Perry & Son receives more government funding for HGV facilities
Ron Perry & Son’s A19 sites have received more government funding for HGV facilities from the Department for Transport (DfT).
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NewsSales of used EVs soar to record levels
Sales of used battery EVs (BEVs) soared by 57% to 53,423 units between July and September, recording the largest ever market share at 2.7%.