All articles by Tracy West – Page 68
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NewsZero to open first synthetic fuel facility
Zero has announced that it is opening its first synthetic fuel facility (Plant Zero.1) on June 14. The facility will include the world’s first fully-featured synthetic fuel plant, leading the way to providing the technical and commercial blueprint for global deployment of synthetic fuels at scale. Plant Zero.1 will manufacture engineering-grade fuels from Q3 2023 to be used for market evaluations and approvals, including ASTM certifications for flight and other applications, to be achieved in early 2024.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON PUMPS: Dispensing advice
Top 50 Indie Highway Stops’ Park Royal Service Station in north west London became the first forecourt in the UK to receive a full repump with four Mepsan Smartline L dispensers plus a Mepsan Cosmic pump for its HGV lane earlier this year.
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NewsUK business steps up to support Net Zero strategy
UK business is playing a critical role in supporting the government’s ambitious net zero strategy. So says a new report by Europcar Mobility Group UK. Called Switching Sustainability from Buzzword to Business Benefit, the study of 300 fleet and business travel decision makers found that more than half of workplaces already provide charging facilities and 52% contribute to the cost of at-home charging for their employees.
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NewsULEMCo to lead £8m hydrogen fuel cell project
ULEMCo, the hydrogen fuelled vehicle company and its partners, has been awarded £3.9m by government, matched by industry to a total £7.9m, for a major project with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) to develop solutions for hydrogen-powered vehicles. The ‘HYER Power’ project will develop a hydrogen fuel cell range extender module that will integrate into EVs used for specialist applications such as ambulances, fire engines and street sweepers.
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NewsMFG granted off licence for new Tweedbank site
MFG has been granted a provisional premises licence for its new site – Tweedbank Service Station at Tweedbank Industrial Estate in Galashiels – which is due to open in August.
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NewsPolice appeals
Leicestershire police investigating a report of robbery at a petrol station in Narborough Road, Leicester have released an image of a woman they want to speak to.
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NewsMan jailed for attack at Tesco forecourt
A man was left battered and bruised after being attacked by another man, who threatened to kill him, at a Tesco forecourt in Poole.
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NewsLonger-length lorry roll out will lead to £1.4bn economy boost
Legislation change allowing longer lorries and longer semi-trailers on GB roads will save 70,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the air – and generate an expected £1.4bn in economic benefits. The billion-pound-plus boost in net economic benefits is expected by ensuring more goods are carried on fewer vehicles, supporting productivity and boosting the economy.
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NewsMFG plans for knockdown rebuild
MFG has submitted plans to knockdown and rebuild its Prizet North site on the A591 at Helsington near Kendal in Cumbria.
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NewsUK named key export country for Istobal
The UK and the US have become the main export countries for car wash company Istobal. The news comes as the Spanish firm announced that its sales increased by 12% in 2022 to nearly €164m.
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NewsAppeal for witnesses to Tesco forecourt robbery
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at the Tesco petrol station on Portman Road in Reading.
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NewsMotive closes two sites to focus on hydrogen fuelling for large vehicle market
Motive Fuels has announced the closure of two hydrogen fuelling stations, both in London, as it refocuses its core business of providing hydrogen refuelling for large commercial vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
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NewsCrime round up
Wiltshire Police are looking for three people after a burglary at the Central Convenience Stores’ forecourt in Atworth near Melksham.
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Product NewsWatermelon flavour added to Relentless range
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is bolstering its Relentless Zero Sugar range with the launch of a new Watermelon flavour.
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Product NewsCosta serves up summer
Costa Coffee has announced its new summer menu, which includes new fruity drinks and iced coffees, as well as pizzetta and pasta salads and lots of sweet treats.
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Product NewsBig backing for Chocomel
Chocomel, the UK’s fastest growing premium milk drink (IRI), is being backed by three months of high-profile promotional activity. It has already kicked off with a hero TV ad designed to raise brand awareness and increase penetration under the banner: ‘Chocomel, Sharing Not Required’.
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Product NewsNew look and new flavour for Graze
Graze is launching key changes across its portfolio to help retailers make the most of the healthy snacking opportunity.
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Product NewsJTI adds flavour to Sterling range
JTI has expanded its cigarillo portfolio with the launch of Sterling Dual Double Capsule Leaf Wrapped, offering double the flavour with a combination of peppermint and berry mint capsules.
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Product NewsBritvic launches Robinsons with Benefits
Following the successful launch of Robinsons Benefit Drops last year, the UK’s number one squash brand (Nielsen) is launching a full benefits-led range of wellness-focused premium squash, named Robinsons with Benefits.
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Product NewsSHOP TALK: Fit for a King
As I write this, the weather forecast for the Coronation weekend is not great however, the sales forecast looks somewhat brighter. While there’s quite a bit of controversy in some quarters about the cost of the Coronation, many organisations are pointing to the sales it will bring in.