The COVID-19 crisis has made hygiene at the forecourt more important than ever. Robotic refueling can help people stay isolated and avoid transmitting the virus. For the retailer it can reduce a big drops in sales and be prepared for the future of mobility. Jonas Thor Olsen believes it is time for robotics. The COVID-19…
Read moreHurricane Harvey: Wayne Fueling Systems launches recovery initiative for retailers
Wayne Fueling Systems has launched initiatives to aid service station owners and operators in Hurricane Harvey-affected areas of Texas and Louisiana. Global provider of dispensing and automation technology Wayne Fueling Systems has deployed staff to Houston, Texas, to assist local Wayne Authorized Service Organizations in repairing and replacing equipment, according to the company. The plan…
Read moreUSA: Amazon provides new threat to city c-stores
Amazon's latest challenge to the convenience store industry is a new service that allows customers to buy online and pick up in a matter of minutes. The online retailing giant has rolled out five fully staffed pickup locations across the U.S. Instant Pickup gives Amazon Prime and Prime Student users the chance to order products…
Read moreVendor View: Addressing Corrosion and Microbial Growth in Today’s Fuel Environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began to phase in ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) in 2006, with stringent regulations intended to virtually eliminate sulfur from diesel fuel and thereby reduce sulfur dioxide emissions. The EPA order was to reduce the sulfur content of all diesel fuel sold from a one-time high of as much as 5,000…
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