All articles by Tracy West – Page 6
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NewsInstaVolt to open EV charger superhub on A303
InstaVolt has entered into a 40-year lease to build a 30 ultra-rapid charger superhub, with a large café and farm shop amenity provided by one of the country’s leading operators, on the A303 in Wiltshire.
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NewsAction needed on EV charging accessibility for disabled drivers
A new survey reveals that half of drivers are finding faster, and therefore heavier, EV charging cables difficult to use.
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NewsEG On The Move plans for new Nottingham site
EG On The Move has applied to Nottingham City Council to turn an old forecourt site in Nottingham into a new petrol filling station.
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NewsAppeal for witnesses after two ATMs stolen from M5 services
Detectives are asking for the public’s help as they investigate the theft of two cash machines from Strensham Services early on Thursday, July 24.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON HEALTH & SAFETY: Risky business
The health and safety regulations that apply to forecourts range far and wide. And so they should, considering the mix of flammable substances, moving vehicles and members of the public that are present. And that’s before you add any car wash and valeting equipment, EV charging and the all-important convenience store.
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NewsRetrospective plans for launderette on NTS Group site refused
A retrospective planning application for a launderette unit at the NTS Group-owned petrol service station on the Broadway in Little Thurrock, Grays, Essex, has been rejected by Thurrock Council planning officers.
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NewsRoadside acquires Sainsbury’s old Coventry forecourt
Roadside, the UK real estate company focused on value-led roadside and convenience retail, has announcedit has acquired a former Sainsbury’s petrol filling station in Coventry from Roadside Retail Ltd (Meadow JV) for a total cash consideration of £1.25m.
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Product NewsDSL wins Asda Express listing
Promotions and gadgets specialist DSL has launched its range into more than 450 Asda Express stores nationwide.
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NewsDrivers can win one million Nectar points with Smart Charge
Drivers who use Sainsbury’s Smart Charge ultra-rapid EV charging network will be automatically entered into a draw for the chance to win one million Nectar points, worth at least £5,000.
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NewsGreencore launches HVO-powered fleet
Greencore, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of convenience foods, has launched a new fleet of 15 vehicles powered by HVO.
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NewsHynamics UK and Hy24 sign exclusive partnership to develop UK’s Fawley Green Hydrogen Project
Hynamics UK, a 100% subsidiary of EDF Group specialising in low-carbon and renewable hydrogen production, and Hy24, a leading low-carbon hydrogen asset manager, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter an exclusive partnership to pursue the development and funding of the Fawley Green Hydrogen Project.
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NewsPrax Lindsey refinery update
FTI Consulting, which was appointed special manager of the Lindsey oil refinery by the Official Receiver, has less than a fortnight to find a buyer for the business.
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NewsPoor visibility at pump number one means drivers need to pre-pay for fuel
The busy Astwick Service Station, on the A1 northbound between Stevenage and Biggleswade, is asking for customers using its number one pump at night to pay for their fuel before filling up.
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NewsZapmap launches charge card
Zapmap has launched the Zapmap charging card, described as a simple way for EV drivers to pay for charging.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON WET-STOCK MANAGEMENT: Take back control
If your wet-stock contract is up for renewal, now is a great opportunity to improve your margins by optimising your systems. So says Morten Raaby, general manager Europe at Titan Cloud.
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NewsPlans submitted for new forecourt on the Atlantic Highway in Devon
XL Planning Ltd has submitted plans for a mixed-use commercial development comprising a service station, 22 business units and access from the A39 Lake Roundabout in Tawstock, Barnstaple, Devon.
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News£33m project to swap diesel vehicles for electric and plug-in hybrid fleet
Southern Water have awarded a £33m five-year contract to Novuna Vehicle Solutions to transition its existing fleet of diesel vans and company cars to electric and plug-in hybrids.
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NewsWest Sussex to get 30 more on-street chargers
Thirty on-street EV chargers are to be installed in a deal between Connected Kerb and West Sussex County Council.
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NewsEU leaders call for acceleration of hydrogen mobility
CEOs from more than 30 companies have joined the new Global Hydrogen Mobility Alliance which has one clear message to European policy makers: Hydrogen mobility is essential to Europe’s climate goals, industrial competitiveness, and strategic resilience – and urgent action is needed on infrastructure buildou
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NewsRetailer faces cash flow pressure over Prax Group administration
Uncertainty is not good for business. Those are words of forecourt retailer Prem Uthayakumaran, director at Prehybrid Ltd which has four sites – one of which is supplied with fuel by Total. Or at least it was until the Prax Group went into administration.