All articles by Tracy West – Page 8
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NewsOctopus and BYD to introduce all-inclusive EV and charging bundle
Octopus Energy has joined forces with electric car maker BYD to launch the Power Pack Bundle – described as the UK’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bundle.
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NewsFuels Industry UK urges further action by government to support the sector
Fuels Industry UK has cautioned that the measures announced in the Industrial Strategy do not go far enough in addressing the challenges facing the fuels sector despite targeted measures to reduce industrial energy costs and strengthen England’s technical skills base.
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NewsMFG accelerates its London EV charging network
MFG is accelerating the expansion of its London EV charging network with new ultra rapid hubs and expansions to three existing hubs.
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NewsM&S tops motorway services’ users’ wish list
M&S is the brand most UK drivers would like to see at a motorway service area (MSA).
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NewsTreasury Committee Report fuels momentum for mandatory cash acceptance
Following recent research from Nationwide Building Society, which revealed a continued rise in cash usage for the third consecutive year, the Treasury Committee has now added its voice to the debate with a new report calling for cash acceptance to be made mandatory across the UK.
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NewsCall in the undertakers for petrol stations, says Be.EV
UK petrol stations are facing extinction, according to EV charging company Be.EV, which points to research revealing that there will be nowhere to fill up ICE vehicles by 2038.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CAR WASH AND VALETING: A clean getaway
Car washing and valeting has been such a revenue spinner for Top 50 Indie Penny on the Move, that the company recently opened its first standalone car wash centre – with a second one under development.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON SOFT DRINKS: Thirst class
There is no doubting the soft drinks category’s place within the forecourt shop products’ hierarchy. According to Nielsen data for multiple forecourts, it comes second only to tobacco and vaping and as such is worth nearly £500m.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON IN-STORE SERVICES: Delivering success
You can’t seem to go anywhere nowadays without seeing a supermarket delivery van or someone on a moped with a bag on the back, emblazoned with a food delivery logo. Whether it’s weekly groceries, some top-up items or a steaming hot pizza, food delivery is big business – and an in-store service that many forecourts now offer.
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NewsOBITUARY: Mike Garner, The Garner Group
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent death of Mike Garner of The Garner Group.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON RETAIL TECHNOLOGY: Cutting edge = cutting costs
Last year, on average, independent forecourt operators invested nearly £19,000 per store. Nearly a quarter of that spend was on technology. The figures come courtesy of the ACS’s Forecourt Report, but just what technology are they spending the money on?
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Equipment NewsForecourt operators give green light to AdBlue pumps
Installing AdBlue on pump is one of the most significant trends on forecourts, with installations paying for themselves at high volume diesel sites in as little as four months, says supplier Eurotank.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON PUMPS: Pump up your volumes
Pricewatch Group general manager Tom Buckley knew it was time for new pumps at the company’s Bexhill Gulf/Morrisons Daily site when the breakdowns were becoming more frequent. And it wasn’t just the breakdowns which were causing the business issues.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON PUMPTOP PROMOTIONS AND GADGETS: The urge to splurge
Sometimes we don’t realise we need something until we see it. Anti-glare, night-driving glasses, for example, or a car air freshener or even a Dachshund-shaped novelty door stop. These are just some of the many products available from pumptop promotion company DSL.
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Equipment NewsSwiss firm Preen joins Car Wash Association
Preen, the Switzerland based leader in AI-driven robotic touchless vehicle cleaning, has joined the CWA (Car Wash Association).
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NewsInstaVolt introduces new tech to combat cable cutting
Following a recent spate of cable thefts across the country, InstaVolt has introduced a new wave of preventative measures to protect its EV charging infrastructure and help ensure continued reliability for EV drivers.
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ArticleCalls for government to support retrofitting diesel vans with electric powertrains
Fleet electrification and retrofit tech firm Bedeo is calling on the government to support the retrofitting of diesel vans with an electric powertrain.
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ArticleMozambique hydrogen project could be good news for UK forecourts
A new green hydrogen project in Mozambique has the potential to generate green hydrogen at a scale and price point that UK forecourts could work with.
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NewsNational Highways orders more electric Toyota vans
As part of its aim to be net zero by 2030, National Highways is adding 18 Toyota Proace electric medium-duty vans and an additional 40 Toyota bZ4Xs to its vehicle fleet.
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NewsOver a quarter of motorists admit to filling up with the wrong type of fuel
Some 29% of people have accidentally filled their cars, bikes or vans with the wrong type of fuel, according to new research from Go.Compare.