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Truck drivers say it will take more than just congestion charges to address Auckland's traffic woes. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is hoping for practical solutions to traffic after a report found congestion will cost the city 2.6 billion dollars a year by next year. The National Road Carriers Association says it supports congestion charges, as long as they're fair. But Chief Executive Justin Tighe-Umbers told Andrew Dickens it still needs a second harbour crossing and fixes to council roads. He says some parts of the motorway also need to be widened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US president, Donald Trump, moves to revoke the approval of New York City's congestion pricing programs. We hear from one of the architects of the congestion charge policy in the city.Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum chip called Majorana One, which it says will help the company create computers able to solve meaningful industrial-scale problems in years, not decades. And Roger Hearing discusses how a local government in the Philippines has come up with an unusual way of combating dengue fever by announcing a payment for every five mosquitoes caught and brought in.We will be joined throughout the programme by two guests on opposite sides of the world - Karen Percy, Senior freelance reporter in Melbourne, Australia, and Emily Peck, Axios Markets Correspondent and co-host of the Slate Money podcast, who's in New York.

New York City's congestion charge has reduced traffic and boosted public transport, despite criticism. Photo: Trevis Rothwell via flickr

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Michelle Kaske. It appears the new congestion charge for drivers in New York has led to more people walking the streets. What does the latest data show?

Downtown traffic congestion not only slows individuals down on their way to their destinations, but it also negatively impacts air quality. New York City has recently implemented a strategy that many other cities around the world have been utilizing for quite some time. What is congestion pricing, and what difference does it make for the cities that adopt it? / Time Magazine has named two e-readers as the best of 2024 (19:21). On the show: Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin & Laiming

New York City congestion charges came into effect over the weekend: a car entering Manhattan can expect to pay up to $9 a day.So, is it time some Irish cities like Dublin introduced congestion charges?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

New York has launched a controversial scheme to charge drivers as they enter parts of the city. State governor Kathy Hochul says drivers entering parts of Manhattan would pay a daytime toll of $9, despite pushback from various groups in the city. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dublin city needs 1,000 extra gardaí over three years and more cultural spaces according to a new report from a group tasked with developing proposals to improve the capital.David McRedmond, chief executive of An Post and chair of the Dublin City Taskforce, joins The Last Word to discuss these proposals.Catch the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The AA says the devil will be in the details when it comes to “time of use” charging.   Transport Minister Simeon Brown says he'll introduce legislation by the end of the year which will see drivers taxed to use some sections of road at certain times.   AA Policy Director Martin Glynn says while there are benefits, there are also kinks to be worked out.   He says certain tweaks to the charge will likely be needed.   Martin Glynn says people going to work or school at set times with no access to public transport need to be catered for.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings - we'll have the latest from France on commemorations. The heat dome bringing unusually high temperatures to the Western US is expected to get worse today. Israeli forces have hit a UN school in Gaza. Boeing and NASA have found a problem with the Starliner spacecraft. Plus, New York's governor is putting Manhattan's congestion charge on hold indefinitely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The governor of New York's U-turn on imposing a congestion charge on car traffic in lower Manhattan has been in the news today. Read certain news sources and you'll even find out what the U-turn was actually about. Here's the rhyming version of the story.

The South African High Commission in London is one of many foreign missions there which transportation authority Transport for London says owes almost £2 million in unpaid congestion charge and fines, amassed between 2003 and 2023.  Lester Kiewit speaks to James O'Malley, the journalist who recently broke this story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guests, Marie Le Conte and Ben Kelly, discuss the UK's general election, which is now planned for 4 July. Then: we delve into European recognition of Palestinian statehood, the National Rally's abandonment of one-time ally AfD and why the US embassy insists that it doesn't have to pay London's congestion charge. Plus: Our ‘On This Day' historical series explores the caning of Charles Sumner in 1856.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is now 21 years since London brought in its Congestion Charge. While the notion has proved controversial as an option for Dublin, one commentator in the UK believes that it is time for Irish politicians to be brave and take the plunge. Stefanie Preissner was joined by Christian Wolmar, Broadcaster and Journalist specialising in transport, who has been writing about this in today's Irish Independent...

It is now 21 years since London brought in its Congestion Charge. While the notion has proved controversial as an option for Dublin, one commentator in the UK believes that it is time for Irish politicians to be brave and take the plunge. Stefanie Preissner was joined by Christian Wolmar, Broadcaster and Journalist specialising in transport, who has been writing about this in today's Irish Independent...

After four years of delays, congestion pricing has been given the green light, but now some city lawmakers say more money is needed to improve public transport. Today state legislators launched the “Get Congestion Pricing Right” campaign, which aims to cut down traffic and bring in more buses to an ailing system. Our reporter Marine Saint went along for the ride.

Transport Minister Simeon Brown says he's keen to help Auckland Council bring in tolls and time of use charging, what many of us would consider congestion charging. Councillor Richard Hills is the chair of the Planning Committee and he told Heather Du Plessis-Allan that the they hope a congestion charge is not a revenue tool it is a 'behaviour change tool'.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland Council and Auckland Transport will now start work implementing congestion charges on some of the city's busiest roads. Auckland's Transport and Infrastructure Committee voted 18 to two in favour of setting up a team to oversee the implementation of the 'time of use' charges, which could come into effect as soon as 2025. It's a move that's got support from some business advocates, with activist group Extinction Rebellion even breaking into song at the meeting to support mayor Wayne Brown's proposal. But Tim Welch, a senior lecturer in urban planning at Auckland University, says the current plan doesn't go quite far enough. Welch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss..

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.   The Government: 4/10 For the third week - what Government?   David Seymour: 7/10 Star of the show so far. He's been cordial, collegial and, within constraint, has kept us up to date.   Winston Peters: 3/10 Nothing changes.   Chris Luxon: 6/10 Could be higher if he delivers. But the pressure and expectation now grows by the day.   Ginny Andersen: 4/10 Clearly she is not Snow White, but by the end of the angst and allegations I don't think the scandal was there that some in the media were hoping for.   Congestion charges: 2/10 When you look at London and still want to go ahead you are driven by ideology, not reality or common sense.   McDonalds and Crocs: 2/10 You should be ashamed of yourselves.   The Beatles: 7/10 New record and a new record, for the record. Another number 1 with a 60 year gap since the last. That's cool. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're sitting in on the motorway in traffic right now, Auckland's mayor wants you to pay for it. Wayne Brown is lobbying for a congestion charge to be put on motorways around the city for peak travel times, saying it would drive a change in behaviour. The so-called 'Time of Use Charge' would ping drivers a few dollars if they're hitting certain roads at certain times of the day. But there are concerns not enough alternatives are in place for people to choose a different route. Emma Stanford reports.

"This equity stuff is bollocks": Thats the verdict of Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown when it comes to introducing congestion charges to the city. The council's meeting tomorrow to discuss whether to bring in so called "time of use charges" for some of Auckland's busiest roads. It would cost drivers between $3.50 to $5 per trip during peak times. Congestion costs the city an estimated $1.3 billion a year. But there is concern the charges will hit the worse-off the hardest. Speaking on Morning Report the mayor's clearly not a fan of taking the idea back to rate payers. Auckland Councillor Alf Filipaina speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341141009112

Organisational psychologist John Eatwell says bringing in charging on its own won't be enough to get people out of their cars. This after Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown pushed for a congestion charge to get people off the motorways during morning traffic peak. Auckland council will meet on Thursday to discuss its introduction. Organisational psychologist John Eatwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Business advocates are backing Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's plan to introduce congestion charges to some of the city's busiest roads. The Employers and Manufacturers Association says a charge would bring economic and social benefits to the city. Auckland Council will meet on Thursday to discuss the introduction of the so-called 'Time of Use Charge', which would see people paying around $3.50-$5 to use specific roads during peak-time travel. Employers and Manufacturers Association head of advocacy, strategy and finance Allan McDonald spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Auckland councillors are meeting shortly for a discussion about proposed congestion charges.  Mayor Wayne Brown wants to have the charges in place as soon as possible, potentially with discounts for Gold Card holders and people on low incomes.  Manurewa-Papakura Councillor Angela Dalton told Mike Hosking that she believes the idea has sufficient enough support around the council table to proceed.  Waitakere Councillor Shane Henderson says he's open to the idea as long as it's designed right.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland's mayor says he wants congestion charging in place as soon as possible. The council's transport and infrastructure committee is due to consider an Auckland Transport report on the scheme this Thursday. It means motorists idling on busy roads during peak hours will have to pay up to reduce traffic jams and make council revenue. Wayne Brown says if the incoming Government doesn't support it, there will be a squabble. "They expected to do this - Simeon Brown, who expects to be the Minister of Transport, has agreed it's a sensible thing to do." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you be happy to pay three-dollars to drive through the centre of your city during peak hour? That's what's being proposed in Tauranga, with road congestion charging on the menu. Transport agency Waka Kotahi says if the charges aren't introduced, it could lead to economic disaster. That's because revenue raised - up to $158 million per year by 2048 - would be reinvested into local transport projects such as roading or public transport. Without the revenue, that work might not be possible. Tauranga City Council commissioner Stephen Selwood spoke to Corin Dann.

There's just weeks to go until London's expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone is brought into force.So, how ready is the capital for the biggest - and most expensive - set of rules impacting motorists since the Congestion Charge? It comes after hundreds of doctors urged politicians to toughen their stance on plans to tackle toxic air, saying they witness the “devastating health consequences” of pollution every day in the consulting room.Now, London's getting ready for the city-wide, £12,50 daily charge for owners whose vehicles do not meet exhaust emissions requirements from 29 August.Critics say it will unfairly penalise poorer motorists living in outer London, who cannot rely on suburban public transport.So, what further measures do cities like London need to take for to cut toxic air - and reduce deaths and illness linked to pollution?To discover more, The Leader podcast is joined by Oliver Lord, head of UK for the Clean Cities Campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keiron Johnson from Cambridge Against the Congestion Charge Group talks about their new petition aiming to reject any new proposals from the Greater Cambridge Partnership.

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The government's plan to introduce a congestion charging scheme has hit a speed bump, with National not too keen on the idea. The scheme would see commuters pay a fee for driving in heavy-traffic areas at set peak times. Labour was hoping all political parties would be on-board before introducing a law. National's Simeon Brown wrote to former Transport Minister Michael Wood in late May, saying National is opposed to the bill. Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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The government wants get cross party support for its planned congestion charging scheme before introducing a law to enable it. All political parties support some form of pricing, but some only on the condition Auckland's regional fuel tax is scrapped. Our political reporter, Katie Scotcher has more.

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An article in today's Irish Times argues that  congestion charges are vital in getting  people out of cars and on to public transport. It has reignited an ongoing debate into whether a congestion charge should be introduced here in Dublin. Anton Savage was joined by Brian Caulfield, associate professor of Transport at Trinity College Dublin and Eugene Drennan, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association….

With a push to get people out of their cars and onto public transport, is it time to introduce a city congestion charge? Pat spoke to John Fitzgerald Adjunct Professor of economics at Trinity College Dublin and also Richard Guiney CEO of Dublin Town.

Moritz Schwarz schließt aktuell seine Doktorarbeit zum Thema "Econometric Estimation of Climate Change" in Oxford ab. Im Mobility Pioneers Podcast spricht er über die Ergebnisse seiner aktuellen Studie  zu Maßnahmen für eine nachhaltigere Mobilität (Link zur Studie untenstehend). Dabei geht er besonders ein auf:> Die Wirksamkeit von Congestion Charges> Politische Instrumente, die in der Vergangenheit CO2-Emissionen im Verkehrssektor gesenkt haben> Ergebnisse von ÖPNV Maßnahmen wie dem 9€ Ticket> Nachteile durch Wettbewerb zwischen den VerkehrsträgernMoritz Schwarz: linkedin.com/in/moritzpschwarzAndreas Herrmann: linkedin.com/in/andreas-herrmann-4053541Matthias Ballweg: linkedin.com/in/matthias-ballwegIMO-HSG: imo.unisg.chLink zur diskutierten Studie: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-022-01095-6 00:00 Willkommen & Vorstellung02:00 Moritz' Motivation für seine Forschung & seine aktuelle Studie05:06 Welche politischen Maßnahmen reduzieren Emissionen?08:21 Sind Congestion Charges wirksam?10:35 ÖPNV Maßnahmen sind nicht in den Daten sichtbar12:40 Direkt umsetzbare Maßnahmen14:21 Wie können wir trotzdem mobil bleiben?16:51 Resultierende Folgestudien18:35 Wettbewerb zwischen den Verkehrsträgern wegen schlechter Politik?23:33 Quick Fire Round24:41 Abschluss

Julian is joined in the studio by Phil Rodgers for an assessment of the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s plans for a Sustainable Travel Zone in the City.

Peter Blake, transport director of the Greater Cambridge Partnership, is on the line and Julian’s looking for details on the Cambridge Congestion Charge proposals.

A march is taking place on Sunday against the proposed Cambridge Congestion Charge. Neil Mackay is one of the organisers of the March and spoke to Julian on Thursday’s Cambridge […]

The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is asking people to have their say on changes that would improve local bus services in return for a £5 Congestion Charge. Julian Clover speaks […]

The Commission on Taxation and Welfare has said "road usage charges" should be introduced around distance, location and time spent on the road. While in the short-term, it said it "supports the introduction of congestion charging". Would you agree with a congestion charge for cities? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commission on Taxation and Welfare has said "road usage charges" should be introduced around distance, location and time spent on the road. While in the short-term, it said it "supports the introduction of congestion charging". Would you agree with a congestion charge for cities?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Canterbury Mornings, John MacDonald spoke to Christchurch Mayor, Lianne Dalziel. The discussed the housing intensity bill, and congestion charges which were included in the draft transport plan recently released. The council has also funded a patrol to control antisocial behaviour from homeless people in the city, and does the mayor support lowering the voting age? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An electrified vehicle fleet will mean lower fuel tax revenues for governments and possibly greater traffic congestion as EVs are cheaper to run. Governments around the world are having to reassess how they charge for road use and one Australian state, Victoria, has introduced an EV tax based on distance traveled. In Economics Explored EP155, Marion Terrill from the Grattan Institute discusses what a rational road user charging system would look like. She also talks about Grattan's truck plan, which is designed to get high polluting old trucks out of major Australian cities.  This episode's guest Marion Terrill is Transport and Cities Program Director at the Grattan Institute. Marion is a leading transport and cities expert with a long history in public policy. She has worked on tax policy for the federal Treasury, and led the design and development of the MyGov account. She has provided expert analysis and advice on labour market policy for the Federal Government, the Business Council of Australia, and at the Australian National University.Links relevant to the conversationMarion's bio: https://grattan.edu.au/expert/marion-terrill/Grattan Institute on Twitter: @GrattanInstMarion's Australian Financial Review article “Electric vehicles: Feds should pave way for gold standard road user charges” (pay-walled): https://www.afr.com/policy/tax-and-super/feds-should-pave-way-for-gold-standard-road-user-charges-20220822-p5bbssGrattan's 2019 report Right time, right place, right price: a practical plan for congestion charging in Sydney and Melbourne: https://grattan.edu.au/report/right-time-right-place-right-price/The Grattan truck plan: practical policies for cleaner freight: https://grattan.edu.au/report/grattan-truck-plan/Previous episodes featuring Marion:https://economics-explained.simplecast.com/episodes/megaprojects-with-marion-terrill-from-grattan-institutehttps://economics-explained.simplecast.com/episodes/unfreezing-discount-rates-with-marion-terrill-of-the-grattan-instituteCreditsThanks to Josh Crotts for mixing the episode and to the show's sponsor, Gene's consultancy business www.adepteconomics.com.au. Please consider signing up to receive our email updates and to access our e-book Top Ten Insights from Economics at www.economicsexplored.com. Also, please get in touch with any questions, comments and suggestions by emailing us at contact@economicsexplored.com or sending a voice message via https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored. Economics Explored is available via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, and other podcasting platforms.

A congestion charge for private vehicles heading through busy central areas of Auckland has been generally welcomed by organisations like the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and Greater Auckland transport experts. Some Auckland residents are wary about the prospect, and hope it could replace the regional fuel levy. Drivers could soon pay as much as $7 a day to arrive and leave the city during peak hours. Amy Williams reports.

So, the Government is expected to announce a new congestion charge for Auckland next week. In an attempt to reduce congestion by up to 12 percent, comparing the result to school holiday level traffic all year round. The new charge could be implemented within the CBD as soon as 2025 and expanded into other areas by 2028. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVE 

Auckland commuters could be paying to drive on inner-city roads in future, with the government expected to announce congestion pricing next week as part of its final Emissions Reduction Plan. If it goes through, the charge could help reduce vehicle emissions by removing 12 per cent of traffic off the city's roads. A 2020 report called the Congestion Question recommended higher charges for peak time periods, starting at $1.50 for off-peak, $2.50 during shoulder times, and $3.50 for peak periods, with the charges only applied once within a two-hour window regardless of distance travelled, and no charge between 7pm and 6am. Kathryn discusses the issue with Auckland mayor Phil Goff, Michael Barnett of the Chamber of Commerce and Editor of urban advocacy group, Greater Auckland, Matt Lowrie.

The government is being told it must improve public transport before introducing congestion fees. A new report, called Te Ara Matatika, from the Helen Clark Foundation delivers a list of recommendations to make the fees fair and equitable across the country. It is expected the Emissions Reduction Plan, to be released on 16 May, will include a charge for motorists passing through busy routes at peak times. Helen Clark Foundation research fellow and the author of the report Tom James spoke to Corin Dann.

The Government is expected to announce next week that a congestion charge is on the cards for Auckland's CBD in 2025.A Helen Clark Foundation report has found such a charge could cut congestion by 12 percent, but researchers say the process needs to be brought in fairly.The Infrastructure Commission released its first long-term strategy at the start of the month. They believe we need to ease congestion in our cities and make use of tools like congestion charging to make better use of transport connections.Te Waihanga NZ Infrastructure Commission General Manager of Strategy Geoff Cooper joined Kerre Woodham.LISTEN ABOVE 

I moved to the North Shore of Auckland in November of last year. After years and years of living in the central city it was a big move to go across the bridge. I fell completely and utterly in love with the North Shore lifestyle. It's completely different to being in the city.The one big negative that people warned me about was Onewa Road.That's the main road linking many different suburbs on the shore to the motorway, yet for six months I had absolutely no idea what people were talking about.I moved during a lockdown, along came Omnicron at the beginning of the year, so people continued to work from home and I breezed along merrily enjoying a trouble-free commute.23 minutes door to door. What were people going on about?Well, last week, I found out everything changed after the school holidays. It seems there was a seismic shift, certainly in Auckland. My 20-minute commute has become a near 40-minute commute. That is a significant chunk of time.If Auckland transport and the Government have their way, not only will I be sitting in traffic for 20 minutes longer, but I'll be paying for that privilege.To be fair, it's not just this Government that wants to see a congestion charge introduced. Labour, National, the Greens and ACT all support some form of congestion charging, but what's holding them back is the certainty that it's low-income households that will be hit hardest by congestion charges.For congestion charges to work, that is to get people out of their cars and into alternative forms of transport, we have to improve public transport options. Congestion is a huge issue in our cities. In Auckland alone, the city loses up to $1.3 billion a year in productivity and that is only going to get worse as the city grows. So given this Government, of course, is keen on introducing a congestion charge, so is National, so are the Greens, so is ACT, it's going to be a fact of life. What needs to change before you change? Before I change?

The Government is expected to announce next week that a congestion charge is on the cards for Auckland's CBD in 2025.A Helen Clark Foundation report has found such a charge could cut congestion by 12 percent, but researchers say the process needs to be brought in fairly.The Infrastructure Commission released its first long-term strategy at the start of the month. They believe we need to ease congestion in our cities and make use of tools like congestion charging to make better use of transport connections.Te Waihanga NZ Infrastructure Commission General Manager of Strategy Geoff Cooper joined Kerre Woodham.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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FOLLOW UP: CHANGES TO TOWING RESTRICTIONS NOW IN FORCEAfter recently confirming that the changes to the towing rules had not, in fact, changed, we were informed by one eagle-eyed listener that as of 16 December 2021, they have changed. To find out who is allowed to do what, compared to who was allowed to what previously, click the Government's own guidance link here. PLUG-IN CAR GRANT ALLOWANCE CHANGED AGAINOnce again , the Government has changed the eligibility of the plug-in grant with no notice at all. The criteria is that if you select a car that has a book price of less than £32,000 new, you will receive £1,500 grant, down from £35,000 and £2,500 respectively. To learn more, click here for the Motoring Research article. Some manufacturers have reduced their prices so that certain models are still capable of collecting the grant, to find out which no longer qualify at the time of recording, click the YesAuto link here. CONGESTION CHARGE TIMING ADJUSTED OVER CHRISTMASBetween Christmas Day and 3 January 2022, the Congestion Charge will not be enforced at night, in a bid to help out the beleaguered West End. This was, clearly, an idea before the scale of the Omicron variant was known. But, from February 21 2022, the timing will change back to 07:00 to 18:00 daily when the congestion charge will be applicable. For more information, click the Evening Standard article here. NICHE UK FIRMS SUPPORTED BY SUPPLIER SUPPORT WITH EVS WEVC and Equipmake, are working together to help niche UK manufacturers electrify their range and help them deal with new and impending legislative changes. To find out more about the companies and the work they do, click here for the Autocar article. VOLVO AND NORTHVOLT JOINT INVESTMENT IN BATTERY FACTORYVolvo, with the help of Northvolt, will be opening a battery research and development centre and factory near Gothenburg next year. Investment is in the region of £2.5 billion for the factory. Volvo wants to try and control better the cost of EV batteries but also produce them in as environmentally protective manner as possible. To read more, click here for the YesAuto article. ALBERT BIERMANN RETIRESIn news that took the chap's breath away, it was announced that Albert Biermann is to retire from Hyundai. He will be retained as an advisor, but steps away from day to day activities. He is, of course, lately known for the amazing job he has done with the N cars from Hyundai. To read more about this and who his successor will be, click the Autocar article here. TOYOTA HIT BY SEMI-CONDUCTOR SHORTAGES AGAINToyota has extended the stoppage time of their Land Cruiser and Lexus production thanks to supply chain issues, mainly due to chip shortages which are due to Covid related issues. Where some suggested the industry was coming out of the issues it appears that the more pessimistic predictions are proving more accurate. To read more, click the BBC News article here. For a round up of how the rest of the industry is effected, click here for the Autocar article. TOYOTA ANNOUNCES FUTURE STRATEGYAkio Toyoda presented the vision for Toyota and Lexus's future, with 15 new electric vehicles front and centre of that future. There will be a total of 30 battery electric vehicles launched by 2030. This is a huge step, especially as it is only happening in eight years. There are many who have chided Toyota for not moving to EVs quicker and amazingly some who still thought this was not good enough. To find out more, click the Autocar article here. To see how Toyota Rickrolled us all, click The Drive article link here. ——————————————————————————-If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST——————————————————————————-REVIEW OF 2021Alan and Andrew run through some of the stand out items from 2021, in this week's second half of the show. Have a lovely Festive break and stay safe everyone!

Despite mounting evidence to the contrary, I've always thought that UK politicians will behave in a relatively sober manner. I have an expectation that British leaders generally avoid acting like third-world hooligan kleptocrats."One law for you, another one for me" is a defining trait of third-world so-called "leadership".Well, the scales have fallen from my eyes, and I am no longer so sanguine.This morning, I found out that British MPs put the London Congestion Charge on their expenses account. In other words, these pigs-with-snouts-in-the-trough expect the taxpayer to foot the bill for a motoring tax they themselves formulated. The cheek!I hate seeing Britain slowly morph into a third-world country. Unfortunately, the trend exists and is accelerating daily.Although we much prefer effusive praise

The City of London recently expanded its Ultra-Low Emission Zone on October 25, forcing those with non-compliant high-emissions vehicles to pay a daily fee of £12.50 to drive in the area. This is in addition to the daily Congestion Charge fee. IHS Markit experts explain what vehicles are subject to the charges and discuss whether schemes such as the above are forcing owners to purchase newer and greener vehicles. They also reveal the cost of the alternative: retrofitting your vehicle with technology that will make it ULEZ compliant. Wider implications, including the uptake of EVs and forcing high-emissions vehicles to the next town via second-hand sales, may also mean that low-emission zones could be adopted in cities in and outside of the UK. Tune into this week's episode of Autology to see how you're impacted. Speakers: • Graham Evans, Supply Chain Technology director at IHS Markit • Michael Southcott, powertrain component expert at IHS Markit We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our autology@ihsmarkit.com email, and you can find out much more across the autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com website.

UK GOVERNMENT CONSULTING ON THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTThe Government has launched a consultation on the future of transport, looking at vehicles parts and equipment and engines of non-road mobile machinery. They are looking to cover everything from road vehicles, to trailers, to farm machinery etc. The aim is to ensure there is applicable regulatory powers and framework for security, environmental and safety performances. Added to this they wish the outcomes to tackle tampering as well as improving compliance. This is a big task but has caused a ripple of fear due to the unintended consequences that could come out of this. To read more, click the official website here. GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED AUTUMN BUDGETThe Chancellor of the Exchequer finally announced his budget in Parliament, with some good news for motorists. The freeze on fuel duty remains in place. He also described the monies being allocated to pothole repair, regional public transport and helping the Outer Hebrides host a round of the Extreme E championship. To read more from Autocar, click the link here. To see how much of the pledged money is new for regional public transport, click the BBC News article here. JLR Q2 LOSS DUE TO CHIP SHORTAGE Jaguar Land Rover made a loss of £302 million in the quarter from July to September, this year, on the back of the global chip shortage. The news is not all bad though, as they state they have record numbers of orders placed. To read more, click the Autocar article here. JRL JOINS TESLA EMISSION CREDIT POOLJaguar Land Rover announced that it is to join the CO2 pool that Tesla has, to offset the fines that would be imposed for fleet CO2 levels, from the EU. To read more, click the Autocar article here. UK FUELS PRICES AT RECORD LEVELSOver half of the UK is forced to pay more for petrol and diesel than in 2012, the previous record year. To read more, click here for the YesAuto article. PLUG-IN HYBRIDS NO LONGER EXEMPT OF LONDON C-CHARGEThe rules for exemptions of London's Congestion Charge have changed, with plug-in hybrids now having to pay the same as other non-exempt vehicles. As a reminder, EVs will also be paying the charge from 2025. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here. BP AND PIAGGIO TO DEVELOP SMALL EVS FOR ASIA AND EUROPEBP and Piaggio are working together to develop two and three-wheel EVs for European and Asian markets. The vehicles will be focused on urban areas to help reduce congestion and pollution, initially in India where already ICE two and three-wheeled vehicles account for a lot of traffic. To find out more, click here for the Auto Futures article. TESLA PULLS FSDTesla pulled it's ‘Full Self Driving' software from customer cars after the company decided it was not suitable for the roads. What also transpired is that AEB and Forward Collision Warning was turned off, but owners were not informed. To read more, click the Automotive News Europe article here and the Tweet from Mahmood Hikmet here. DUTCH FORENSIC LAB CRACKS TESLA DRIVING CODEA lab working for the Dutch Government has announced that they have reverse engineered Tesla's driving code and found out the company records a lot more info than had been previously declared. To find out more, click the Reuters article here. MCLAREN CEO SUDDENLY DEPARTSMike Flewitt made the surprise announcement that he is stepping down as McLaren CEO. As interim boss, new Board member Michael Macht will take over some of the responsibilities, with Paul Walsh adding marketing, sales and PR operations to his role as executive chairman. To read more, click the Autocar article here. WIRRAL TO TRIAL ‘SCHOOL STREETS'Wirral Council will trial the introduction of ‘School Streets' in some areas, which closes the roads to most vehicle traffic at drop off and pick up times. The hope is that air quality improves, confidence to use more active travel options and improve safety around school gates by reducing the congestion. To read more, click the Birkenhead News article here. JLR WIN A CASE AGAINST INEOS AT LASTJaguar Land Rover has won their fight to have the Defender 110 and 90 registered as 3D trademarks. To read more, click the Tweet from Ed Callow here. ——————————————————————————-If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST——————————————————————————-NEW NEW CAR NEWSFollow Up: MG ZS EV Recently the chaps discussed the updating of the MG ZS EV, but at the time there was no indication as to the price. That has now been confirmed, with the range starting at £28,495 with the £2,500 Government plug-in grant. To refresh your memory on the changes to the car, click here for the Autocar article. Toyota bZ4XThe first full EV from Toyota, on their new dedicated platform, has been revealed, the bZ4X, which is a RAV4 sized SUV with a 280 mile range and lots of guarantees on battery quality and lifespan. This is the first of many EVs to come from the Japanese manufacturer. To find out more, click the Autocar article here. Range RoverThe next generation Range Rover has been revealed, with very much an evolution of the design. The car will be packed with technology and the LWB version will have a huge amount of space for passengers. The range will have ICE engine, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full EV options. To read more about this very important vehicle for JLR, click here for the Autocar article. WRC: 2022 CALENDARTo see the nearly complete 2022 calendar for WRC, click the official WRC tweet here. WRC: HYUNDAI TESTING RALLY1 CARHyundai have cleverly held a controlled three day test of next season's Rally1 cars, in simulated rally event conditions. They have gone through all of the aspects of being at an event and what they need to consider and plan for with the new cars. To find out more, click the DirtFish article here. LUNCHTIME READ: THE INTERSECTION OF CARS AND ARCHITECTUREThis article is about a book, called Carchitecture Houses with Horsepower, which celebrates stunning architecture celebrating owner's cars. The photographs are gorgeous, as you would imagine, and has us scrambling to our favourite local book store to get a copy. To find out more, click the Hagerty article here.LIST OF THE WEEK: THE CARS THAT ARE CULTSAmazingly, this does not include Tesla, but more expected cars and one you won't! An excellent list that the chaps could've picked a number of cars from. Run through the slide show and let them know what would be your No.1 choice. To see the options, click the Autocar article here. AND FINALLY: AUTOCAR ARTICLECongratulations to the team at Autocar for digitising over 6000 issues for their archive project. You can access this resource for a fee too. To find out more click the link here.

Transport Minister Michael Wood is open-minded about a congestion charge in Wellington, a significant shift from his predecessor's position on the issue.The city's local government leaders have ramped up lobbying for congestion charging since the massive $6.4b Let's Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) transport plan was announced two years ago.The charge was ruled out by former Transport Minister Phil Twyford, who confirmed to the Herald in late 2019 there were no plans to introduce it in Wellington.But Wood softened the language around the issue when asked about it after a Transport and Infrastructure select committee today.At the moment the select committee is holding an inquiry into congestion charging in Auckland, following the completion of the Congestion Question project.Wood said the thinking and intent for congestion pricing has been primarily focused on Auckland to date."So we'll be awaiting the findings of the select committee before we determine where we take that forward."But it is notable that the Climate Change Commission has also said that we need to seriously consider congestion charging as part of the toolbox."He said he would "keep an open mind" about the findings of the committee, including any that would be favourable to implementing a charge in Wellington.Wood said no decisions have been made yet, but he acknowledged congestion charging was something that Wellington City has clearly signalled as an area of interest.He stressed congestion charging should not primarily be seen as a revenue-raising tool."So I think it would be a mistake in the context of Let's Get Wellington Moving to be leaning on that to fund it. Congestion charging should primarily be seen as a tool to manage our roading network, to de-congest the network, and to get more efficient use out of it."Wellington mayor Andy Foster campaigned on seeking a legislative change from the Government for congestion charging as an alternative method to rates for funding LGWM.He said taking away the option of congestion charging in Wellington would be a "literal roadblock".Greater Wellington Regional Council chairman Daran Ponter is more interested in congestion charging for mode shift.He has previously said he understood Auckland was the Government's first priority."We've got to start somewhere", he said."We're more than happy for the Government to roll out these types of tools in Auckland first, on the basis that Auckland is a useful trial region for the rest of us and if it works in Auckland, then we can lift and shift." 

Business and trucking groups are welcoming a proposal to charge commuters to come into central Auckland.Officials have floated replacing the regional fuel tax with a weekday congestion charge of up to $3.50 from 2025, as a way of controlling rush-hour traffic.The Auckland Business Chamber says the idea has worked well in London, Singapore, Stockholm and many other large cities.Road Transport Forum chief executive Nick Leggett told Kate Hawkesby it could be used to discourage drivers from clogging the roads at critical times of day."It will influence behaviour, and get people to consider other transport modes or commuting times that are less disruptive to economic activity."Leggett says  reducing unnecessary congestion is crucial to keeping the economy moving.He says when truckies get to their destination too late, it has flow-on costs for consumers and businesses.LISTEN ABOVE

A proposed congestion charge for motorists in central Auckland is being welcomed by road users who have waited years for a solution to the city's traffic woes. A levy of $3.50 levy during peak weekday travel is being considered by the government and the council. It's a system which has worked well in major cities like London and Singapore. Barney Irvine is a spokesperson for the AA and Chris Carr is the owner of freight company, Carr-Haslam Limited. They speak to Corin Dann.

Motorists could be charged $3.50 to drive through Auckland's central city during peak hours. A joint government - Auckland Council report says there's a strong case for congestion charging in the city, but the main problem's likely to be push back from the government. Included in the shortlist of five charging options is one that would ping motorists for driving into the city centre along with strategic corridors including main motorways. A new law would be needed for any tolling regime. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff talks to Lisa Owen about the proposal.

By RNZA congestion charge of $3.50 to drive through Auckland's central city at peak hours is one option being considered to handle the city's traffic problems.Details of the scheme have been revealed in a just-released report.According to the report, there could be a peak period travel charge of $3.50 with a lower charge of $1.50 at other times.A levy would apply Monday to Friday but not at weekends.The report from July 2020 has been completed by a joint government and Auckland City group called The Congestion Question, set up to see if congestion pricing would work in Auckland.Congestion charges have been introduced in other cities like London, Singapore and Stockholm. Users pay to enter some parts of a city - and often pay more at rush hour.The report says that with the right design - and improvements to public transport - Auckland could see improvements in traffic flows.It does suggest helping people who face "unreasonable and unavoidable" increases in transport costs because of charges.The joint government-Auckland City working group has also identified where congestion charges could be introduced.It suggests the best zones would be a city centre cordon and along some "strategic corridor" routes - main roads.The report says setting up charging along some strategic routes would be simple to develop and manage; it could also improve local air quality.- RNZ  

FOLLOW UP: FORD TO REPLACE KUGA PHEV BATTERIESIn August Ford announced they were pulling Kuga PHEVs from sale and that owners should not plug in theirs in due to the risk of a battery fire. The cause of the issue is now known, with battery cells becoming contaminated, meaning that Ford will replace the traction battery packs via a recall. To read more, click the Autocar article here.TFL FUNDING PACKAGE REQUIRES £15 CONGESTION CHARGEPart of the agreement for the extra £1.7bn funding, agreed between the Government and Transport for London, requires the £15 temporary Congestion Charge to continue. However, rumours that the area will increase to be essentially inside the North and South Circular Roads have been rejected. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here.SHELL DITCHES LPG DUE TO LACK OF DEMANDJust as Dacia announce they are introducing LPG vehicles, to help with the CO2 rules of the EU, Shell announces it will be removing LPG from their stations as there is a lack of demand. To read more, click the Autocar article here.WHAT3WORDS INTEGRATED INTO SAT NAVSThe location service, What3Words is being integrated into sat navs by the Here consortium. The claim is the system is more accurate and less confusing than traditional postcode or grid references. The expectation is the system will be quickly in four out of five new cars. Not everyone is in favour of the system, plus this just adds another license for the manufacturers to pay for at some point. To read more click the Motoring Podcast article here.TAILGATING BEING CAUGHT ON CAMERAHighways England, in only the first two weeks of an initiative, filmed more than 10,000 vehicles too close to the car in front. Drivers spotted in this manner will be sent a letter advising them of their driving and encourage them to leave the minimum prescribed gap. The idea to get drivers to amend their behaviour. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here._____________________________________________If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST——————————————————————————-This weekend, the Motoring Podcast would’ve been at the Race of Remembrance, however and even though that has been cancelled Mission Motorsport and friends will be doing a number of activities to help raise funds for the charity. To find out more, click the link here. If you can please do give as generously as you can to this incredible organisation.——————————————————————————-WRC: YPRES CANCELLATION PUTS FOUR IN WITH A SHOT OF TITLEFollowing the cancellation of the WRC event in Ypres, the attention on Monza is even more intense as it is the last shot for four drivers hoping to win the title. Evans is in the prime spot, 14 points in the lead, with Ogier in second, followed by Neuville and then Tänak. In reality, Ogier is the only one with a realistic chance overhauling Evans, but as we know rallying is nothing if not unpredictable. To read more, click the excellent DirtFish article here.NEW TV CAR SHOWTV’s Paul Cowland and Helen Stanley are fronting an new, fun car show where they help members of the public buy a new car. Keep your eyes peeled for the show on Quest starting this week. To read an interview with both the presenters, click the Freesat article here.DESIGNERS MOOD BOARD: DONCKERWOLKE RETURNS TO HYUNDAILuc Donckerwolke, who left Hyundai in April, is back at Hyundai as executive vice president, with a title of chief creative officer and head of design communications for Hyundai Group. He will be focusing on pushing growth for the Genesis and Ioniq brands. To read more, click the Autocar article here.LUNCHTIME READ: NOT AS AWFUL AS WE LIKE TO BELIEVE PART 1: THE SKODA ESTELLEThis article from Great Driving Days, explains the Skoda Estelle and makes the case for us to consider that it wasn’t as rubbish as the jokes made out. To read the article, click the link here.LIST OF THE WEEK: THE STRANGEST CAR COLLECTION IN THE WORLDSheikh Hamad bin Hamdan al Nahyan’s car collection is the focus of this week’s List of the Week. Click the Autocar link here, to see an array of oversized, rainbow covered cars as well as normal looking ones!AND FINALLY: IS IT A HOUSE OR A DEALERSHIPIn Mendham, New Jersey, car dealerships look like no where else, as they look like branded houses. Local pressure mean commercial properties are strongly encouraged to look like the housing of the town. Inside, they are more like what we would expect, once you cross the portal, but with ceilings instead of double height, natural light filled boxes. To read more, click the Jalopnik article here.AND FINALLY FINALLY: ZOOM ZOOMERS CALLAlan takes part in a gathering of folks from the motoring world, on a Monday night, run by Damien Cross. If you would like to see last Monday’s meet up please click the YouTube link here.

LOOPHOLE CLOSING CONSULTATION OPENSA consultation, with suggestions on closing loopholes on the use of mobile phones whilst driving, has been announced. Whilst these are a welcome step, some are asking if the Government is really serious about safety as there are no proposals to ban hands-free mobile phone calls, even though there is a stack of scientific evidence that proves how impaired a driver becomes. To read more about the consultation, click the BBC News article here. To go straight to the consultation, click the link here. To listen to Nick Freeman discuss how the proposals do not go far enough, click the YouTube link here.COLLABORATIVE POTHOLE MAP CREATEDThe Government, collaborating with the likes of Uber, Tesco, Deliveroo and Ocaado, will create a map of the UK’s roads, allowing highway departments to plan their works and take advantage of the fund set aside for mending the epidemic of potholes on our roads. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here.GLOUCESTERSHIRE’S ‘MISSING LINK’ ROAD CONSULTATION RESULTSFollowing a public consultation, the ‘missing link’ road, that would join the M5 and M4 up, updated plans have been released for further scrutiny. After more than 2000 people contributed last time, Highways England was able to modify their plans to be less disruptive to the environment, repurpose the existing road and benefit local communities. To find out more, click the link to the Motoring Research article that also includes a link to the consultation.LONDON’S CONGESTION CHARGE MAY INCREASE IN SIZETransport for London is once again asking the Government for financial aid, apparently, one of the conditions is to increase the size of the Congestion Charge, as well as remove reductions in cost to some. When we first covered the changes to the Congestion Charge, earlier in the year, we were told it was the Government demanding such change, which turned out to be false. To read more, and make your own mind up until more detail is know, click the MyLondon link here.TFL DATA PROJECTTransport for London has begun a data project to map all dockless hire bicycles and e-bikes. This will help TfL understand traffic flows and patterns, as well as hot spots for poor bike storage. To read more, click The Register article here.NOISE CAMERAS DEPLOYED IN WEST LONDONIn a bid to stamp out the roads of West London being turned into ‘race tracks’, noise cameras have been installed, with a trigger limit of 75dB. Some have already been caught exceeding this level. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here.BMW RECALLS ALL 2020 BUILT PHEVSAll plug-in hybrids built between January and October 2020, have been recalled by BMW, due to a fire risk. This affects the 3, 5 and 7 Series, the X1, X2, X3and X5 SUVs, the 2 Series Active Tourer and the Mini Countryman PHEV. Added to that the i8, if built this year, is also effected. To read more, click the Autocar article here,LOTUS EXPANDING HETHEL BASELotus is investing in their base at Hethel as well as opening a new location, on the campus at University Warwick. The expansion and improvements are to help the engineering consultancy part of the business. To read more, click the Autocar article here._____________________________________________If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST——————————————————————————-DESIGNERS MOOD BOARD: ALDO BRAVARONE PASSES AWAYAldo Bravarone, who worked for Pininfarina, has passed away aged 94. He designed such cars as the Ferrari Dino, Maserati A6GCS and Lancia Gamma Coupé. To read an excellent obituary, click the Classic & Sports Car link here.DESIGNERS MOOD BOARD: DIEZ RETURNS TO SEATJorge Diez has returned to SEAT, for a third time. Having spent the last 12 months with Mitsubishi Europe he goes back to a company he has clearly has a fondness for. To read more, including the names Andrew mangled, click the FormTrends article here.LUNCHTIME READ: SCHRÖDINGER'S CAREmissions Analytics has produced an article that gives us a much better insights into the reality of Plug-In Hybrids, including their positives and negatives. They suggest we could be walking into another issue, similar to the diesel one after politicians in Europe encouraged up to buy diesel. To read more, click the EA link here.LIST OF THE WEEK: WORST CAR NAMES OF ALL TIMEThere are some hilarious and downright bad names on the List of the Week, giving us all options for the worst car name. Pull up a chair, grab a beverage and enjoy as the various suggestions automatically move past your eyes. To view the options, click the Motoring Research article here. .AND FINALLY: MINI METRO TURNS 4040 years have passed since the first click the BBC News link herAustin Rover Metro. To read more about that, click the BBC News article here. To see a short film, click the link here.

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Roger Leighton kick starts the show with the latest on the education sector, as plans to reopen primary schools are dropped. Conservative MP Matt Vickers discusses the events of the weekend, and Shaheen Mamun's mission is to challenge the Mayor of London on the increased congestion charge. Today's homeschooling segment is by Ira Moss - All Dogs Matter charity, talking to Mike about how to look after your four legged friend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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FOLLOW UP: VW PAYS $10M TO END CEO CASEVolkswagen has paid nearly $10 million to a German court, to end the case against CEO Herbert Diess, who was accused of manipulating market prices by not revealing the scandal that became #dieselgate sooner. VW reiterate that although they have paid they are adamant that the case was baseless. To read more, click the Automotive News Europe article here.FOLLOW UP: VW LOSE LANDMARK CIVIL CASEIn a different court, Volkswagen lost a civil case where the claimant was seeking compensation akin to that given in the US, for those who had bought affected vehicles unknowingly. VW will have to pay an amount of money if the owner wants to keep the vehicle or buy it back at a rate adjusted relative to the mileage of the car. To read more, click the Automotive News Europe article here.FOLLOW UP: MORE ARRESTS OVER GHOSN’S ESCAPEIn the US, two security consultants have been arrested in connection with the plot and execution of Ghosn’s escape from Japan. The father and son duo were part of the team that scoped possible escape routes and brought in the large boxes that were supposedly used to smuggle Ghosn from the country. To read more, click the Jalopnik article here.FOLLOW UP: KHAN AND GOVERNMENT BOTH TO BLAME FOR CONGESTION CHANGESThe mudslinging and accusations over who was directly at fault for the increase in Congestion Charge fee, the time it covers and bringing in changes sooner has slowed sufficiently for us to find out that part of the conditions of the bailout did stipulate changes had to be made, however exactly how much, when and exactly what time they cover was down to TfL and the Mayor of London. To read more, click the link here.FOLLOW UP: MCLAREN MORTGAGES ASSETSMcLaren has now agreed on a loan, using some of their assets as collateral. However, due to already having secured funding previously, they cannot use all their assets. To read more, click The Guardian article here.McLaren also announced, on the day of recording, that it was going to make 1,200 staff redundant. To read more, click the BBC News article here.SHOWROOMS ALLOWED TO OPEN FROM 1 JUNEThe Government has announced that car showrooms and open markets will be allowed to re-open on 1 June, ahead of the other ‘non-essential’ shops date of 15 June. They have done this now to give sites time to put in place the measures required to be allowed to safely operate once more. To read more, click the Autocar article here.ASTON MARTIN GETS NEW BOSSDr Andy Palmer has left Aston Martin, with immediate effect. Three other board members have also left the company. Mercedes-AMG boss, Tobia Moers, will take over from 1 August 2020. To read more, click the Autocar article here.NEW EURO NCAP TESTSAs part of the way Euro NCAP works, they update their testing regime every two years. In this installment, they will be adding driver assistance technology, a new mobile barrier test and other improvements. To read more, click the Waynes World article here.JLR SEEKING AID FROM GOVERNMENTJaguar Land Rover is in discussions with the Government over financial aid, due to the current crisis. To read more, click the BBC News article here.GENEVA MOTORSHOW UNLIKELY IN 2021The Foundation that runs the Geneva Motorshow has turned down a grant from the Canton of Geneva, as it is unable to accept the conditions of the aid. This means that the 2021 show is “unlikely” and in their press release, they advised exhibitors to plan for 2022. Some took this to mean there will never be a show again, however, Alan is a little more optimistic. To read more, click the GIMS release here.We are pausing our Patreon for the foreseeable future due to the ongoing crisis, however, if you are still able to help someone, we recommend supporting Mission Motorsport’s COVID-19 Response Fund. To find out more click this link here.FORMULA E: RACE FROM HOMEDuring Saturday’s race, Daniel Abt, the Audi driver, employed a pro-sim racer to take his place for qualifying and the race. Abt has subsequently explained they thrashed out the idea just before qualifying and disguised the fact it was not him in the main event. Formula E found out and disqualified him, banned him from the rest of the competition and recommended he donate €10,000 to charity, the sim driver is also banned for the rest of the series. Abt claims this was all done in jest and to entertain the fans with some different and interesting content. To watch Abt’s video statement, click the YouTube link here.Audi, on the day of recording, also announced their punishment which was to ‘suspend’ Abt from driving for them. The expectation is he won’t drive for Audi again. To read more, click The Race article here.There has been an increasingly poor reaction from real-world drivers and some of the press, who have used straw-man arguments such as “it’s only a game”, “it’s only online”, “it’s just meant to be fun” and the likes. Those are disrespectful, nonsense statements that could easily be tweaked and used about real-word racing. To read some balanced thoughts on the situation, click The Race link here.LUNCHTIME READ: RECREATING ICONIC IMAGES WITH LEGOWe have selected another from the series of #GetCreativeWithPorsche to feature as our List of the Week. This time, automotive photographer Dominic Fraser takes us through the process of recreating iconic photos with the help of Lego. To read more, and hopefully, get inspired, click the link to the Porsche article here. If you create any shots like this, do remember to tag the podcast in!LIST OF THE WEEK: ARE THESE THE BEST RALLYING SUPERCARS OF ALL TIME?SuperUnleaded has created a fab list of rallying supercars. Click the link here, to run through the short list and try to select your favourite!AND FINALLY: OFF-ROAD BUS WINS RED DOT AWARDThe heavy-duty off-road bus, built by Torus, has won a prestigious Red Dot Design Award. The amazing looking bus is designed to help workers get to inhospitable areas relatively easily. To read more, click the SuperUnleaded article here.THE ZOOM ZOOMERS Alan takes part in a gathering of folks from the motoring world, on a Monday night, run by Damien Cross. If you would like to see last Monday’s meet up please click the YouTube link here.

Show #780   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Saturday 16th May 2020. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to.    Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   ELON MUSK POSTS BATTERY DAY UPDATE "Elon Musk has stated that the company’s Battery Day event will likely be pushed out, with one part being a livestream and another being an in-person event. Battery Day is expected to outline the company’s future plans for its batteries and their benefits to the company’s electric cars and energy storage devices." says TEslarati: "If Tesla can hit the all-hailed $100 per kWh milestone, it would significantly decrease the cost of its vehicles. Tesla’s plan to achieve this was widely speculated to be discussed by the company at the upcoming event as well."   We’re going to have to push out the date or attendance will be very low. Maybe do in two parts: webcast next month & in-person event a few months later? — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 15, 2020   https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-battery-day-update-elon-musk/   TESLA WILL BUILD CYBERTRUCKS AND MODEL YS FROM TERAFACTORY IN AUSTIN "Tesla has narrowed down the home city for its next factory to either Tulsa or Austin, according to the Associated Press. Tesla boss Elon Musk has stated he would like to see an extremely aggressive timeline for the factory, breaking ground as soon as possible, with Model Y units rolling off the assembly line by the end of 2020." reports Jalopnik: "The report indicates that a team of engineers from Nevada Giga have been dispatched to Austin to begin drawing up plans for the new Terafactory location."   https://jalopnik.com/tesla-will-build-cybertrucks-and-model-ys-from-terafact-1843484766   FIRST ELECTRIC CAR TO SURPASS 200 MPH IN THE QUARTER-MILE "Drag racing legend Don Garlits set the record for quickest electric vehicle in the quarter-mile last year, taking an EV dragster down the strip at Palm Beach International Raceway with an elapsed time of 7.235 seconds at 189.04 mph. Enthusiast Steve Huff has just broken that record with his own electric race car, setting a trap speed of 201 mph at a recent test event in Arizona." writes Road & Track: "The run, completed at Tucson Dragway in Arizona, makes Huff's car, aptly named "Current Technology," the fastest four-wheel electric vehicle in the quarter-mile, and the first to cross the 200-mph barrier."   https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/a32493502/electric-dragster-does-200-mph-quarter-mile/   SAIC'S MG OPENS FLAGSHIP STORE IN PARIS "MG, the British car brand now owned by SAIC Motor, opened a flagship store in Paris last week, expanding into a key Europe market despite the coronavirus pandemic." according to Automotive News Europe: "The four-level store is in central Paris near the upmarket French department store Galeries Lafayette. The store initially will sell the MG EZS, a full-electric compact crossover, SAIC said, without revealing the price of the vehicle. SAIC started exporting the MG EZS from China to Europe in September 2019. France is the fourth European country where the vehicle has been launched, following the UK, the Netherlands and Norway."   https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/saics-mg-opens-flagship-store-paris   ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING POINTS UK "It's estimated that as of 1 January 2020, there were just over 800 rapid-charging points located within easy reach of England's motorways and A-roads. By 2023, the aim is to have at least six open-access points (capable of at least 150kW charging) at every service area, with 10-12 points at the busiest locations." says Driving Electric: "In September 2019, the government revealed plans for a £400 million investment in rapid charging, part of £500 million fund for implementing green technologies across the UK"   https://www.drivingelectric.com/news/1281/electric-car-charging-points-uk-government-sets-out-vision-nationwide-network   LONDON SLOWLY REOPENS WITH INCREASE IN CONGESTION CHARGE "The British capital unlocks as TfL resumes service on most London Underground lines. The opening goes hand in hand with the Mayor reintroducing the Congestion Charge and ULEZ fee. Both had been suspended during the Covid-19 lockdown to enable key workers to travel freely." reports Electrive: "The Congestion Charge will initially continue at the previous price of £11.50 a day, but the plan is to increase this to £15 from 22 June. At the same time, TfL said the plans would “create more space for social distancing when walking and cycling, ensuring that the people who have no choice but to return to work in central London can do so as safely as possible”. This also includes further-reaching plans by the Mayor and TfL to transform parts of central London into one of the largest car-free zones in any capital city in the world."   https://www.electrive.com/2020/05/17/london-slowly-reopens-with-increase-in-congestion-charge/   FIAT 500 ELECTRIC FIRST EDITION IS ALMOST SOLD OUT "According to Luca Napolitano, Head of EMEA Fiat & Abarth Brands, very few units of the first edition of the urban car are still available. According to Napolitano, each country in which it will be sold will have 500 units. If you take only the Schengen Area – the European Union countries without passport control among each other – that represents 26 countries and 13,000 units of the electric 500." says InsideEVs: "Prices for cheaper versions of the new 500 are yet to be released, as well as other markets in which it will be offered."   https://insideevs.com/news/423352/fiat-500-la-prima-sold-out/   VOLKSWAGEN WILL TURN ‘R’ DIVISION INTO A PERFORMANCE EV BRAND "Volkswagen isn’t shy of its future EV plans but now there’s a new report saying that the German carmaker will include turning the ‘R’ brand into an electric performance brand." repotrs CarScoops: "Speaking to Top Gear, VW Group board member Jürgen Stackmann that future ‘R’ models will not only be exciting cars but will also go electric.The electric future of the R brand has already started of course, as VW recently revealed the Touareg R, the first R model fitted with a hybrid powertrain. The range-topping version of the German SUV is powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines a 336 HP 3.0-liter V6 with a 130 HP electric motor and a 14.1 kWh battery pack for a combined 456 HP."   https://app.getpocket.com/read/2986928064   QUESTION OF THE WEEK   …it’s back! What’s your favourite charging app and route planner, and why?   I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 230 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. 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FOLLOW UP: LEVANDOWSKI PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFTAnthony Levandowski has pleaded guilty to charges of trade secrets, in the federal case brought against him. The expectation is that he will be sentenced to between 24 and 30 months, although this is not a certainty. To read more, click the Jalopnik article here.MORRISONS FUEL PRICE DROPIf you’re a key worker and need to fuel your vehicle up, then there is some good news from Morrisons as they have cut their prices. Remember, we are only to travel if absolutely necessary. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here.MOT ADVICE DURING LOCKDOWNA question that has been popping up, as we have come under a national lockdown, is do we still need an MOT? Yes, yes you do. Testing centre staff are, at the time of recording, considered key workers but this is being monitored by the Department for Transport. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here.TOYOTA UK CAR CLEANING ADVICEToyota UK has released a video showing how and where to clean your car, to minimise the spread of the coronavirus. To see this video, click the link to their Tweet here.LONDON CONGESTION CHARGE AND ULEZ SUSPENDEDIn an effort to help move key workers around the capital, Transport for London has suspended the Congestion Charge and ULEZ. This came into operation on Monday 23 March. As a reminder, the advice is to only travel if you’re a key worker and/or allowed under the rules outlined by the Government. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here.GEELY DELIVERS NEW CAR KEYS BY DRONETo ensure there is no risk of physical contact or being closer than two metres when handing over a new car, Geely is delivering the keys via a drone as they roll out their contactless home delivery service. To learn more, click the link here.‘NO TOUCH’ SERVICING OFFERED BY FORDFord Europe is providing a service called ‘No Touch Servicing’ where the vehicle is thoroughly sanitised before and after the dealership deals with it. A video check of the work and any issues that have been found is also included. To read more, click the Ford article here.UK-WIDE PAVEMENT PARKING BAN CONSIDERED BY GOVERNMENTThe Government is considering implementing a UK-wide ban on pavement parking, following recommendations from the Transport Committee. However, some organisations are warning that not all pavements are the same so this needs careful consideration. A consultation will be released at some point for the reality of such a ban to be understood. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here.SORT MY SIGN CAMPAIGN LAUNCHEDA campaign has been launched to address the issue of obstructed and unclear signage on major roads. Transport Focus, a transport watchdog, are pushing Highways England to improve the usefulness and effectiveness of signage. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here.USING A TOUCH-SCREEN WHEN DRIVING IS BAD STUDY FINDSThe IAM RoadSmart organisation has released information about distracted driving. Whilst the podcast thinks the underlining issue and study is a useful and a worthy one, the reporting of the results is flawed by calling out Apple and Android but not including OEM’s own systems. To read more, click the Jalopnik article here.We are pausing out Patreon for the foreseeable future due to the ongoing crisis, however, if you are still able to help someone, we recommend supporting Mission Motorsport’s COVID-19 Response Fund. To find out more click this link here.GOODWOOD LIVE STREAMING ‘BEST OF’ MEMBERS’ MEETING This weekend would’ve been the Goodwood Members’ Meeting, which is obviously postponed. However, the team have compiled a ‘Best Of’ compilation that will run for the same time as the normal live stream would. To learn more, click the article link here.ESPORTS MOTOR RACING CHANNELS TO TRYAndrew has mentioned his enjoyment of esports motor racing recently, we say mentioned, possibly “harped on at length” might be closer to the truth. However, there is an array of options out there which may be a bit daunting to the uninitiated, so he listed a selection of options that gives you something to try.Click here for iRacing’s channel that is one of the major games on PC.Click here for RaceRoom’s channel, another major player on PC.Click here for Forza Motorsport’s channel, an Xbox title.Click here for Actrollvision’s channel, where many different games on different platforms are streamed.Click here for Apex Online Racing’s channel, who host race series and broadcast them.Click here for Redline Motorsport TV’s channel, who also host race series and broadcast.Click here for Jardier’s channel, he is a streamer and excellent racer, who takes part in different race series on different games.Click here for Jimmy Broadbent’s channel, he too is a streamer, taking part in different events across different games.Click here for Yorkie’s channel, he too streams, posts videos of races and tutorials. Primarily Project Cars 2, although he recently went back to providing content from different games too.Click here for Super GT’s channel, he streams and races as well. Has focused on Gran Turismo recently, but has an extensive back catalogue of videos.As a warning, just check out the channels first as some use more adult language than others, which may not be appropriate for younger people. However, hopefully, there is something in the list that you find interestingLUNCHTIME READ: MANSORY’S GAUDY TUNE-UPS ARE SO BAD THEY’RE GOODMatt Prior makes the case that Mansory’s, erm, creations, are actually good. This is an interesting argument, but as ever his writing is excellent and well worth your time. Click here for the Autocar article.LIST OF THE WEEK: THE ART OF THE CRASH HELMETEarlier in the year, there was an auction of real and replica F1 helmets, from Stewart through to Hamilton. Click through the link here to view the Ecurie article with a wonderful slideshow that will be a trip down memory lane for those who follow F1.AND FINALLY: MERCEDES-BENZ C111/II PROTOTYPEThe amazing Mercedes C111/II Prototype is 50 years old. Antti Kautonen has written an excellent article about this glorious car. Click the Jalopnik link here, to find out more about this car.

Hello this is Overdrive a program that looks at the purpose of and the passion for trains, planes and automobiles. 1. Congestion charge for Sydney & Melbourne (1:48) 2. “Worried” Volkswagen pulls back on new Turkish factory as sanctions bite (2:56) 3. Dyson Cancels electric car project (3:58) 4. EU states support Denmark’s diesel ban proposal (4:51) 5. Hyundai Smart Cruise Control Technology (5:32) 6. Bathurst-winning team cops massive fine (6:30) 7. Motoring minute – RAM 2500 (7:40) 8. We sent our work experience person, Emily Middleton to Canberra to sit in the passenger seat beside Molly Taylor in her works Subaru rally car. Emily, who drives a Camry, gives us her report. (9:10) 9. Motoring minute – Kia Seltos (14:14) 10. Alan Zuvas has been driving the new Toyota Supra. He tells us what it is like (15:12) 11. Motoring minute – Volkswagen Crafter (21:18) 12. Quirky news – Child drives his toy tractor to the fair (22:21) 13. Quirky news – tuning cars the modern way (24:30) You can find more information at Driven Media or previous programs are available as podcasts on iTunes or Spotify. OR our Facebook site OverdriveCity So, let’s start with the news Originally broadcast 26 October 2019

For the final episode we had the pleasure of being joined by Brunel, one of London's premier corporate transfer companies. We discussed how the industry has changed, from controllers to using algorithms to give work, to the English Language Test and the controversial Congestion Charge.   

Managing Director of Green Tomato Cars Jonny Goldstone joined us this week to discuss a range of issues facing the private hire industry. From the controversial Congestion Charge to Black Cabs, no topic is left out. We also learned about the popular operator, why they're different to the competition and what they can offer PCO drivers. From the latest private hire news to electric PCO car guides, visit our PCO Support page: https://ottocar.co.uk/pco-support/ #YourSuccessDrivesUs

We've spoken to plenty of drivers and operators but what about the riders? They play a key role in this growing industry. We invited in an experienced Uber rider along with our official Youtube partner Gig Guy London to discuss a range of issues from ratings to bad smells, taking calls to intimacy in the car. Do you agree with their points? Join the conversation on our Facebook page https://en-gb.facebook.com/ottocaruk/ Looking to avoid the Congestion Charge? Upgrade to a brand new plug-in or electric PCO car with our popular Rent 2 Buy scheme https://ottocar.co.uk/rent-to-buy/ #YourSuccessDrivesUs  

As soon as 2021, drivers may have to fork over (as much as) $20 a day to drive into lower Manhattan. Now, just about every business that relies on ground transportation wants NYC to exempt them from the tolls. Interstate 75 reopens in Chattanooga after part of an interchange flyover collapsed. And a look at why pedestrian deaths in Virginia are skyrocketing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/road/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/road/support

The City of Vancouver is exploring extra fees for ridehailing trips to offset the added congestion those journeys would create. Staff at City Hall yesterday received a presentation on the topic - and the idea would be to add an additional charge onto journeys in high-traffic areas and at peak travel times. Guest: Pete Fry Vancouver City Councillor representing the Green Party

It’s Monday 11th June 2018 and this is your EV News Daily. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening! Wherever you're listening around the world, a very warm welcome from London, UK.  Here is today’s news about electric cars and the future of transport. My name is Martyn Lee and I go through every EV article online so you don’t have to.   This is show 147, next Thursday is 150. I like a round number so if there’s anything you’d like to hear more of or less of, to add or improve, please do tweet @EVNewsDaily or email hello@evnewsdaily.com   Congratulations to Fully Charged who sold 1000 tickets in one day along last weekend as word spread.   Formula E and no spoilers! Circuit racing returned to Switzerland as the ABB FIA Formula E Championship raced through the city streets and lakefront boulevards of Zurich, host city of the 2018 Julius Baer Zurich E-Prix. And it was carnage! The championship battle is well and truly alive. There were countless overtakes, controversies, penalties. I won't mention the winners of the race or the championship for a day or so in case you're catching up.   TESLA WILL START ENABLING FULL SELF-DRIVING FEATURES IN AUGUST "Elon Musk has revealed that Autopilot version 9 should arrive in August, and Tesla will "begin to enable" the full autonomous driving features with that release. The company has "rightly focused entirely on safety" with previous versions, Musk said, but now it's time to spread its wings." reports Jon Fingas at Engadget: "However, the "full self-driving capability" package should actually mean something once Autopilot 9 arrives and the more advanced features kick in. There may be some situations where it's genuinely acceptable to let go of the steering wheel, even if it's limited to parking lots and other private spaces."   NORWAY SMILES FOR TESLA AND NISSAN InsideEvs always has their eyes on the sales prize and Mark Kane says "Plug-in electric car sales in Norway increased in May and now exceed a cumulative level of 200,000 new registrations since 2012. The best selling car in Norway this year is the Nissan LEAF, which took the lead after a spectacular registration record of 2,172 in March. Since then, sales dialed back to three-digit numbers – 997 in April and 644 in May. During the first five months of 2018, Tesla significantly increased its sales in Norway of both the Model S and Model X"   VW AND GOOGLE WORK TOGETHER ON BATTERIES In 2017 Google and VW announced their plans to work together using new machine learning process projects to further advance artificial intelligence. Now, we have some news from Chris Randall at Electrive regarding custom batteries: " VW announced that they had first succeeded in simulating the structure of industry-relevant molecules on a quantum computer. The simulation is relevant for the development of more powerful batteries, particularly in the area of EV batteries. Long term, the partners plan to be able to simulate the entire chemical process of a whole battery on a quantum computer. The goal is to develop a “tailor-made” battery; a configurable blueprint ready for production. The simulation requires particularly powerful computing."   TATA MOTORS’ ELECTRIC CARS TO HAVE 400 KILOMETRE BATTERY RANGE "Tata Motors has revealed that its future range of electric cars under the Alpha and Omega platforms will have a range of around 300-400 kilometers per charge." says Cartoq: "The Indian automaker currently sells a solitary electric car – the Tigor Electric – to the Indian government. Soon, the Tigor Electric and its hatchback sibling – the Tiago Electric – will go on sale in India for private car buyers as well. However, the range of the Tigor and Tiago Electric cars are around 100-120 kilometers/charge. Tata Motors plans to use the Tigor and Tiago Electric cars as a stop-gap arrangement before its new range of electric cars under the Alpha and Omega platforms arrive." "These cars are expected to have a range of about 300-400 kilometers/charge and will run on 320 volt batteries. A fast charge option will be standard, and the Tata electric cars running 320V batteries will also be very quick off the block."   £12.50 LONDON ULTRA-LOW EMISSION ZONE London's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, last week confirmed the London Ultra-Low Emission Zone is be growing larger than previously announced. It will now reach the North and South circular roads, but not until October 2021. For now, the zone is limited to central London which goes into effect April 2019. If you drive into the Zone in a car which doesn't comply, you'll be charged £12.50 a day to enter the ULEZ. At the moment you can drive into town at weekends and bank holidays and not face the existing Congestion Charge, but the ULEZ fees apply 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It's harsh on diesels particularly and if it's not Euro 6 or newer it's going to be penailsed. The office of the mayor says it remove the dirtiest, most polluting vehicles, and affect 100,000 cars, 35,000 vans and 3,000 lorries a day.   STENA LINE INTRODUCING BATTERY-ELECTRIC OPERATION TO FERRY Stena Line is a big ferry company here in Europe, they have 38 vessels and operate 21 routes in Northern Europe. Green Car Congress has the details on: "Stena recently signed with Callenberg Technology Group for 1 MWh of batteries which will be installed on Stena Jutlandica which operates between Gothenburg and Frederikshavn. Stena envisions three phases to the project. In step one, due this summer, the 1 MWh, 3,000 kW battery pack, which will be located on the weather deck, will be used for bow thrusters and manoeuvring when berthing in port. In step two, a 20 MWh battery pack will be connected to the propellers; Stena Jutlandica will be able to be operated on electricity within around 10 nautical miles, equal to the distance between Göteborg and Vinga Lighthouse. In step three, the battery capacity will be further expanded to 50 MWh, enabling about 50 nautical miles."   I’d love to spread the word about electric cars so, if you can, share this somebody who might be interested. You can listen to every previous episode of this podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, Stitcher, and the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically. 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This week Andrew's sound is not to the quality we strive for, which we apologise. Hopefully, it will not detract from your enjoyment of the show. The chaps discuss why VW is considering removing Muller, March 2018's New Car Registration figures, Shell release a surprising report, reminder that Formula E is back, WRC Rally Corsica result, discussion about autonomous vehicle design, which embassies owe for the Congestion Charge and adverts from a bygone age.

“Customer Service Hobgoblin” by Paul R. Hardy(Originally published in Unidentified Funny Objects 5.)Beeep."Good morning, you're through to Robin. How may I receive your prayer?""Oh. Hello? My name is Bishop Augusto de Figueroa. Am I speaking to God?""No, sir, my name's Robin. How can I --""Well, young man, I wanted to talk to God. You see it's very important that I speak to him.""Yes, of course, sir. You've come through on the Methodist line, is that --""No, no, no, this is wrong. I am Catholic.""Well, sir, it would help if you chose the Catholic line to start with, but I can --""Are you a saint?""No, sir. I just work here. But if it's not a Methodist prayer then I need to --""If you're not a saint then I don't need to talk to you.""Sir, in any case you're not going to be able to talk to God. That's not how it works.""Good afternoon, you’re through to Paul R. Hardy’s biography. Please listen carefully to the following options: For a humorous anecdote about his employment history, press 1. For a tedious list of his writing credits, press 2. For a heartwarming glimpse of his personal life, press 3. To listen to these options again, press" -- [beep]"You pressed 1. Paul weathered the economic crash of 2008 by working at a call centre for the London Congestion Charge, a fact which may seem relevant as you listen to the story. Unless you’ve ever had to pay the Congestion Charge, in which case you won’t be listening any further because you’ll have already thrown your device at the wall in a fit of" -- [beep]"You pressed 2. Paul’s short stories have appeared in both the fifth and sixth editions of the Unidentified Funny Objects anthology, and will also be seen in Diabolical Plots in about a year or so -- unless you’re on an archive binge in 2065, in which case all of this happened a long time ago and the nurse will be along with your tea in just a minute, smiling indulgently at your addiction to obsolete" -- [beep]"You pressed 3. Paul lives in the English Midlands and lives almost entirely on home-baked cakes and earl grey tea. He recently survived open heart surgery, which left him with a persistent ticking noise emanating from his chest and a rib cage held together by titanium wire. He has therefore given up any hope of passing through airport security without setting off a major" -- [click, brrr]About the Narrator:Rish Outfield is a writer, voice actor, and audiobook narrator. He can be heard co-hosting the Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine and That Gets My Goat podcasts, where he and Bigg Anklevich entertainingly waste much of their time. He also features his own stories on the Rish Outcast podcast. He once got a job because of his Sean Connery impersonation... but has lost two due to his Samuel L. Jackson impression. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tareque and Karan find that the title charge lane in the PL is quite congested this season. Also, some UCL reactions.

Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt, Professor Bruce Chapman and Dr Ken Henry reflect on their experiences of how power, politics and personality have influenced the ability to introduce innovative policy both here in Australia and in the UK. Using examples such as the policy response to the Global Financial Crisis, the Higher Education Contribution Scheme and the UK’s Congestion Charge, they explore what did and didn’t work in these contexts, the personalities involved and what lessons can be drawn for introducing future complex policies.