Fuel For Thought Theatre

The product that comedian Al Murray describes as “the hand condom”…GripHero revolutionises driver protection at the pumps, by overcoming the failings of traditional gloves. Forecourts should not just provide gloves, but encouraging drivers to use them to refuel! This simple action ensures legislation and insurance compliance, while removing the barrier of dirty hands to impulse follow-on shop purchases. The patented GripHero solution ensures ultimate convenience and efficiency, for both drivers and forecourt operators; eliminating wastage and litter, dramatically reducing operational costs and saving the environment.

Having surveyed a wide range of EV charging facilities Graeme Warnell, the director of EV-EXBOX, will discuss why competent risk assessment is required, what is missing and the inconsistencies within current available guidance and demonstrate some examples of what a lack of competent risk assessment looks like and the risk it brings to public safety, fire safety and environmental protection.

As electric vehicles gradually become the dominant mode of transport, forecourt owners and operators may be asking, ‘how can we evolve to take advantage of this new electric era?’. Tim Johnson of Mer will share why there is a place for forecourts in an EV-driven future, and how installing future-fit EV charging infrastructure is the key to transforming the traditional fossil fuel forecourt.

John will be discussing issues faced by forecourts regarding, drive offs, No means of payments, retail theft and the newer issues arising from EV charging bays being abused. He will talk about the challenges faced and how VARS can solve them using their technology.