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In this episode, Jonathan Bramwell, Founder of Bramwell Relocation, discusses how he began in removals 42 years ago, assisting with the delivery of furniture for his mother's antique furniture and restoration business, before buying his own van and delivering items from the local auction house. At that time Jonathan's business was SBS (Sure to Be of Service), which grew not only from removals but also from storage and commercial contracts, including distribution. At its peak SBS was employing 70 people and turning over £5m a year! However, during the global economic crash of 2008/9 business started to get tough as contracts were cancelled, and eventually SBS was placed into administration and up for sale – and the buyer, none other than Clockwork Removals, where Jonathan was offered a role within Sales, and then promoted to National Sales Director, before eventually parting company. 8 months after leaving Clockwork, and at the tender age of 48 Jonathan was told (twice) that he could do it again, and so Bramwell Relocation was formed, and today is a true family affair consisting of Jonathan, Bev (wife), Lewis (son) & Sarah (daughter), primarily offering very high quality domestic removals & storage services, employing 10 and running a fleet of 3 x HGVs (2 of which are demount bodies), 4 x Luton vans, 2 x VW Transporters and 1 x VW Crafter. Storage wise they offer containerised storage, shipping container storage and a very small amount of self-storage. Jonathan's biggest challenge ever has to be running a business for 26 years and letting it go. Any challenge since then Jonathan regards as ‘just stuff' rather than a challenge. The one thing Jonathan would change from his moving past is to have concentrated more on removals, rather than diversify into providing different services. Jonathan has two high points of being within the industry, in 2000 Jonathan was appointed Chairman of the BAR Yorkshire Area, and more recently when Lewis & Sarah joined the business. The one thing Jonathan would like to change within the industry is the process in which people buy houses. The advice Jonathan would give himself just starting out within the industry again is to immediately deliver great service, constantly regulate yourself, don't over trade (become a busy fool), and control your cash. In the next 5 years Jonathan hopes to be semi-retired. Industry wise, Jonathan sees an increase in the use of 3.5 tonne vans. Outside of the industry Jonathan has an obsession for cars and motorcycles. Jonathan enjoys skiing, vacations, gardening, and trips to the Isle of Man. And as always, we end Moving Matters with a funny moving story, regarding plums. Enjoy! Links to Bramwell Relocation: * Website (https://www.bramwellrelocation.com/) * Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BramwellRelocation) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bramwellrelocation/) Special Guest: Jonathan Bramwell.

In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Becky Giles to discuss what it was like at 18 driving HGVs, transporting livestock, running a haulage business and the current state of farming in Britain.Take the guesswork out of vehicle, vessel or machine repair with Jaltest from Eclipse, the No.1 multi-brand diagnostic tool. Get a FREE cable saver with your order when you quote promo code "TALKINSHOP".https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/contact/Becky Giles:https://www.instagram.com/becky_giles16/https://www.youtube.com/@beckygileshttps://www.tiktok.com/@beckygiles--To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7XFollow us on social media:Talkin' Shop:https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcastEclipse:https://www.facebook.com/truck.diagnosticshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/https://www.instagram.com/eclipsediagnostics_/

In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, host Peter McLeod speaks with Colm Gallagher, Chief Data Scientist at Hitachi Zero Carbon, about the Electric Freight Way initiative—an ambitious project tackling the decarbonization of the UK's HGV sector. With heavy goods vehicles responsible for 20% of UK transport emissions, the initiative aims to roll out electric HGVs alongside essential charging infrastructure. Colin discusses the economic and logistical challenges of electrification, the role of data in optimizing fleet operations, and how smart charging solutions can reduce costs. Tune in to discover how this initiative is shaping the future of sustainable logistics. Subscribe today for free at https://www.logisticsbusiness.com/logistics-business-magazine-subscribe/ https://plus.acast.com/s/logistics-business-conversations-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorry ‘blind spots' continue to present serious hazards for London's cyclists. The London Standard's transport editor Ross Lydall examines why haulage companies have been given more time by TfL to tackle vision issues and install camera tech in HGVs being driven in London, despite concerns expressed by cycle campaigners.In part two, The Royal Ballet is currently showcasing a mixed programme of works by 21st century choreographers titled ‘Encounters: Four Contemporary Ballets', which runs until November 22nd. The Standard podcast is joined by former alumnus of The Royal Ballet Choreographic Residency, Joseph Toonga, who discusses the world premiere his new work at the Royal Opera House, called Dusk, which combines classical ballet and hip hop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 10,000 parking fines have been issued at country parks in Kent in the last year, according to figures seen by KentOnline.The data also reals how thousands of people have appealed the penalty, claiming to have legitimately paid for a ticket.Reporter Elli Hodgson joins the podcast to explain more.Also in today's episode, we're  still expecting to hear a decision on whether or not the new road tunnel linking Kent and Essex will finally be built.The future of the Lower Thames Crossing is being considered by the Labour government and an announcement that was due on Friday was delayed.It's been confirmed a contraflow that's been causing delays for drivers between Whitstable and Herne Bay will be lifted later this month.Jet fans that clear fumes or smoke from the Chestfield Tunnel are being repaired - but will eventually need replacing.Work's been going on since June and it regularly causes traffic on the A299 Thanet Way.New parking restrictions could come into force of Medway City Estate, in a bid to ease congestions and improve safety.Single and double yellow lines could be painted around the site in Strood to stop HGVs parking along main routes and effectively turning two lanes into single lane traffic. We've been finding out what local traders think.A gala in Kent aimed at bringing different cultures together is returning this month for a second year.It's the brain child of an Ashford mum who wanted to celebrate the county's diversity.In sport,  the Gillingham manager says his team lacked quality in their match against Crewe Alexandra at the weekend.The Gills lost 2-0 and dropped to second in the league two table.It was a mixed weekend for Kent's Invicta Dynamos in ice hockey's south division one - and in motorsport, hear from Kent's Jake Hill after he won the British Touring Car Championship.The 30-year-old from Tunbridge Wells claimed the trophy after the final race of the season at Brands Hatch yesterday.

The Gardaí have launched Project Iompar, an initiative to tackle behaviour on the roads with new vehicles to keep an eye on drivers' bad habits.Newstalk Reporter Alex Rowley has seen it in action, and reports.

ATC Computer Transport & Logistics (ATC), a leading Irish company providing highly specialised transport, logistics, and technical services to hyperscale data centre operators, high-tech freight forwarders, and original equipment manufacturers worldwide, has today unveiled a landmark investment of €22.5 million over five years to support its companywide 'Driving Green Strategy' including the ongoing transition of its HGV fleet from traditional combustion engines to battery-electric power. Zero emission goal for transportation fleet The announcement, which is one of Ireland's most significant private investments in a zero tailpipe emission transportation fleet, positions the business as a global leader in the Green Logistics sector. It is also an important milestone in ATC's ambitious target of achieving net zero by 2030. As part of the announcement, ATC has recently taken delivery of five state-of-the-art battery-electric Volvo HGVs and two additional Volkswagen ID. Buzz's for their Irish cloud logistics and technical services operations, adding to their European fleet of 142 vehicles. Four further battery-electric Volvo HGVs have also been integrated into the European fleet. ATC availed of the Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle (ZEHDV) Purchase Grant Scheme, funded by the Department of Transport and administered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, to support the acquisition of battery-operated HVGs for the Irish-based fleet. The €500,000 grant is awarded to facilitate companies and enterprises who wish to purchase zero-emission HGVs. Headquartered in Dublin, ATC has a footprint across Ireland, Europe and New Zealand, with major offices in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and London. Employing over 250 people from over 31 nationalities, the business plans to increase headcount to 300 by 2026, and add two further international offices. As pioneers in the cloud logistics and technical services industry, ATC has significantly strengthened its commitment to its 'Driving Green Strategy' this year to create a more sustainable business model for the future. The business has grown its 'Driving Green Strategy' to assist clients in reaching their own sustainable goals by reducing emissions across services and decarbonising the final mile of customers' supply chain. The 'Driving Green Strategy' is designed to help ATC clients gain visibility of their carbon emissions in their Scope 3 emissions for subcontracted transport and logistics services. ATC works with clients to design decarbonisation strategies, ranging from strategic supply chain management and sustainable warehousing, to alternative fuels, zero emissions, and waste and recycling management. The 'Driving Green Strategy' enables clients to implement emissions reduction options into their operations without constraining business growth. Keith Young, Managing Director of ATC, says: "Today's announcement is a significant milestone for ATC, and we are incredibly proud to be at the forefront of a more sustainable future in the logistics industry. Since ATC was founded 45 years ago, customer service, quality, and innovation have been at the heart of what we do and now, with these investments, sustainability is also at the very heart of what we do. By integrating state-of-the-art battery-electric vehicles into our operations, we are reducing our environmental impact and enhancing the efficiency of our services across Ireland and Europe. ATC will continue to be an important partner for our clients as we continue working together to meet their sustainability goals by decarbonising the final mile of their supply chains." Rainer Hoerbst, Head of Green Logistics at ATC, says: "ATC's investment in zero tailpipe emission vehicles is a significant step towards meeting our net zero 2030 targets. The addition of five new battery electric Volvo HGVs to our global fleet positions us at the forefront of green logistics both at a national and international level. ATC is aligning with global environmental sta...

As Singapore begins trials for battery charging and swapping and mobile charging systems for electric heavy goods vehicles (e-HGVs) in the second half of 2024, Industry Insight takes a look at mobile EV charging services and how such solutions are addressing gaps in the charging ecosystem. Chin Kee Min. Co-founder & CEO of Power-Up Tech or PUP, shares more with  Lynlee Foo including the company's expansion into Malaysia to provide Singapore EV drivers more convenience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're speaking to Ken McMeikan, CEO of Moto Hospitality about the unique role of motorway services in the EV landscape. Ken discusses the rapid expansion of the country's ultra-rapid charging network, the challenges operators face in meeting driver demand, and Moto's ambitions to use its own solar farms to help power charging at its sites.  He also talks about the positive role good motorway charging facilities can play in promoting EVs to more drivers, and the rising importance of catering to electric HGVs alongside passenger and smaller commercial vehicles

Welcome to Pocket-Sized Podcasting, brought to you by Alitu: The Podcast Maker. And on this episode, we’re talking about advertising your podcast *on* public transport. Or, on HGVs. Now that everyone *inside* the bus is listening to your podcast, let’s get some car-based listeners too. Ads on the backs of buses and lorries are common ways transport companies monetise otherwise dead space on their vehicles. They’re incredibly effective because there’s almost always someone looking right at it. Again, if the ad agency knows its business well, then it’ll also make it clear who to contact if you’re looking to enquire about one. Remember, you can do this on a much smaller and cheaper scale using car bumper stickers. Or, you might consider befriending a lorry driver and asking to put your sticker on their vehicle. However you go about it though, I hope this strategy brings you some decent traffic. Traffic. See what I did there? Thanks very much for listening to Pocket-Sized Podcasting. And remember, you can leave feedback for us quickly and easily over at [thepodcasthost.com/psp](http://thepodcasthost.com/psp)

If you operate diesel HGVs or coaches in the wider Dumbarton area, Extract Engineering (01228 558866) has all your injector testing and refurbishment needs covered. Go to https://www.extractengineering.co.uk/diesel-testing-services/avm for more information. Extract Engineering Ltd City: Carlisle Address: 43a Millbrook Road, Unit 2, Website https://www.extractengineering.co.uk/ Phone +441228558866 Email info@extractengineering.co.uk

CALLS FOR RULES OF ORIGIN AGREEMENT STRENGTHENEDThe Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reinforced its call for an agreement to be reached between the EU and UK over rules of origin delay. The SMMT has outlined what the average price increase would be for vehicles coming into or out of the UK and EU. You can read more about the potential impact by clicking this link to an SMMT article. The UK Government has stated that if a satisfactory agreement with the EU cannot be reached over rules of origin it would just make their own rules up. That have not clarified what these would be, nor how they expect them to help UK based companies. Click this Autocar article to read more. CHINA EXPORT TARIFFS APPLIED TO GRAPHITE China will be imposing an export tariff on certain grades of graphite, which is used in the manufacture of electric car batteries. This will mean that homegrown batteries will be cheaper than, those built using the material abroad. To learn more, click this electrive link here. £200M NET ZERO DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMThe UK Government has set aside £200 million of the net zero funding to enable four demonstration projects for the viability of electric HGVs. This is a move to help encourage and demonstrate the positives of moving to the UK haulage industry. In order to read more, click this link here to a Current News article. UK GOVERNMENT URGED TO IMPROVE ROADS OUTSIDE THE SOUTHA report from the National Infrastructure Commission has called on the Government to improve on the amount of money allocated to the Road Investment Strategy being spent on the Midlands and the North of England. Only 22% goes to projects outside the South, which looks bad but there are a few reasons for why this is the case. To read more, click this article link from Autocar. VOLTA TRUCKS ENTERS BANKRUPTCYFollowing supplier Proterra going into administration and an inability to raise more funding, Volta Trucks has entered bankruptcy in Sweden, with it following suite soon in the UK too. Management are trying to find a buyer to take it on as a going concern. Click here to read more, via Autocar. JLR'S HUGE REPAIRS PARTS SHORTAGECar Dealer Magazine has an exclusive report on 10,000 JLR vehicles being affected by the company's huge parts shortage issue. Digging into the problem, it is clear the situation has been made so much worse with a huge consolidation project that combined a number of warehouse facilities into a new single site, changing parts supplier and combining a number of legacy systems into a new one. As Alan, who's day job is just this sort of thing states, “that's courageous”. If you would like to read more, click this link to the original scoop here. ALPINA FOUNDER PASSES AWAYBurkard Bovensiepen, who was the founder of ALPINA, has sadly passed away at the age of 87. He helped create an incredible...

It's claimed the parking of heavy goods vehicles in Bunratty is negatively impacting tourism in the area. At present, there are no designated parking facilities for heavy goods vehicles travelling to Shannon Industrial Estate on the M18 or N18, which has led to HGVs routinely stopping at the Bunratty filling station. Sixmilebridge Councillor PJ Ryan is calling for a designated facility to be constructed where drivers can pull in, refuel, shower and avail of other essential amenities. The Independent councillor says several noise complaints have arisen from the current practice of vehicles refueling in Bunratty for up to 20 minutes at a time.

It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 11th July. I'll be back as usual at 5pm UK time, that's Midday Eastern, for the full podcast.  Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here. Carvana has released its top-selling electric vehicles (EVs) for the first half of 2023, with the Tesla Model 3 ranking first and the Nissan LEAF second. Carvana's total EV sales have seen a significant increase of 786% over the past five years, indicating a growing interest in affordable EV ownership. The company offers over 46 different EV models, with more than 40% priced under $25,000, making them relatively affordable. Volvo is reportedly planning to launch its first-ever people mover in China by the end of the year. A heavily camouflaged prototype, resembling the Zeekr 009 electric people mover, has been spotted in the country. The Volvo people mover is expected to share exterior styling and underpinnings with the Zeekr 009. It is rumored to feature a similar LED lighting arrangement to Volvo's EX30 and EX90 electric SUVs. It remains uncertain whether the vehicle will be released in other markets. Tesla is laying off some of its electric-vehicle battery workers at its Shanghai plant in China. The company has not provided an official reason for the layoffs, but there are suggestions that automation equipment may be replacing the affected workers. These workers are involved in building battery modules and packs for Tesla vehicles. While some employees have been given the option to transfer to another department at the factory, the exact number of layoffs is unknown . Tesla has unveiled its latest V4 Supercharger station in France, featuring longer cables and improved access with a more ergonomic pile placement. The station includes one charging pile dedicated to EV trailers and 11 others covered by metal structures that will eventually have solar roofs installed. The V4 Supercharger stations have the potential to offer faster charging speeds than the current V3 Superchargers, thanks to their theoretical maximum of 1MW. Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös has announced that the company will blacklist any customer attempting to sell the new Rolls Spectre, the brand's first electric car, for profit. The announcement was made during the launch of the new car, which is set to be delivered later this year. Some dealers in Britain, who have sold the car at inflated prices, are reportedly unhappy with the brand's remarks. Rolls-Royce has implemented a rigorous testing program to ensure the car's quality. Automobili Pininfarina has introduced the Battista Edizione Nino Farina, an exclusive edition of the all-electric hypercar model Battista. Each of the 150 units of the Battista Edizione Nino Farina takes 10 weeks to assemble, involving up to 1,340 hours of handcrafting. This special edition pays tribute to Battista "Pinin" Farina, the founder of Carrozzeria Pininfarina, and his nephew Nino Farina, the first-ever Formula 1 champion. The Battista Edizione Nino Farina, like other limited versions of the Battista, offers exceptional performance at a high price point. Instavolt has revealed plans for the UK's largest rapid electric vehicle charging hub, located near Winchester. The "Super Hub" will include on-site amenities, solar arrays, and energy storage. It aims to install a significant number of rapid chargers for cars, towing vehicles, and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to contribute towards the goal of installing 10,000 rapid chargers in the UK by 2030. The exact number of chargers and the opening date are currently being finalized. Instavolt's Super Hub is the first of several planned hubs, providing reliable and easy-to-use chargers on the strategic road network. Nio will launch its sleek ET5 electric sedan in the UK at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed. The ET5 features a 12.8-inch center infotainment and controls screen and Nio's personal voice assistant Nomi. It was first delivered in Europe in March and is equipped with two motors producing 360 kW of power, 700 Nm of peak torque, and capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 4 seconds. The availability of the ET5 in right-hand-drive configurations means Nio's vehicles will be accessible to the UK, Australia, and New Zealand marke ts. The UK's grid operator, National Grid, aims to reduce carbon emissions through smart charging for electric vehicles (EVs). Their Future Energy Scenarios report promotes aligning EV charging with periods of low demand and high renewable power supply, particularly during sunny and windy days.  VinFast, a Vietnamese carmaker, has unveiled three new electric cars and electric bike models. The new electric cars include the VF 3, designed for the Vietnamese market, as well as the VF 6 and VF 7 SUVs. Technical details and prices for the VF 3 have not been disclosed. The VF 6 is available in two variants, offering 130 kW or 150 kW electric motors with a 399 km WLTP range. The VF 7, equipped with all-wheel drive and an additional 110 kW electric motor, has a 450 km range on a single charge and a battery capacity of 75.3 kWh. Giovanni Palazzo has been appointed to lead Volkswagen Group's charging infrastructure and energy business, overseeing the Elli and Electrify America charging services. Palazzo's plans include expanding the fast charging network, developing a smart energy platform, and introducing new business models globally. He aims to strengthen collaboration between the brands and focus on load distribution, energy market optimization, and energy trading solutions. Volkswagen intends to consolidate its global activities in charging infrastructure and energy services under the Charging and Energy business field.

People living near a railway line on the outskirts of Canterbury say they are unable to get any peace and quiet because of a new railway siren.A loud noise to warn pedestrians about the track in Thanington goes off roughly every 15 minutes for 16 hours of the day. Hear from people living there and the response from Network Rail.Also in today's podcast, cracks have started to appear in the walls of homes along a busy stretch of road in Ashford, because of the number of lorries driving past.And the issue on Hythe Road has got so bad, they've started a petition calling for HGVs to be stopped form using the route as a cut-through to the M20. We've been speaking to a local resident.Hear from one of the people from Kent who was recognised  in the King's birthday honours over the weekend.Tom Coyd from Gillingham is the head coach of the England wheelchair rugby league team.A Kent dad who set up a group to support others has told the podcast he hopes to expand it across the whole county.Dad Space gives fathers the chance to meet-up, go for a walk and share their concerns.And, a man who started busking on the streets of Thanet as a teenager - has been telling the podcast how he now rubs shoulders with the rich and famous.Jon Nickoll can now be found on most nights, playing in the iconic American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in London. He's been sharing his story.

This week's Highways Voices podcast features one of the leading journalists specialising in the how the transport and energy sectors are working together to deliver a cleaner future.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Alec Peachey, publisher of the website TransportAndEnergy.com explains how the two sectors are coming together to find solutions needed to achieve the Government's 2030 deadline on the end of petrol and diesel car sales."Ultimately, this is about collaboration," he says. "The only way that it will be achieved is by these different stakeholder groups working together, we have to remove the silos that have existed up to now and getting the stakeholder groups in the room together to understand again, what those challenges are, and work out how they can actually work together to deliver on this."He discusses the need for Government support and investment saying, "We need direction from the Government. There needs to be that focus on things like Giga factories being built in the UK. At the moment, we're running the risk where auto manufacturers will move away from this country, because if they don't see investment in the supply chain."Alec talks about powering HGVs, the availability of EV chargers and where hydrogen fits into the mix, but that ultimately it's "all about going further and faster".You'll also hear why Grid Smarter Cities wins this week's Adrian's Accolade, and news from our partners, LCRIG, ADEPT, ITS (UK) and the Transport Technology Forum.

Love it or hate it, green hydrogen appears set to play a (potentially very significant) role in the journey to net zero. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Will Rowe (Founder and CEO of Octopus Hydrogen)to consider all things hydrogen and the questions surrounding the viability of this controversial fuel source. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:The different colours of the hydrogen rainbow - and what they each mean.How Octopus Hydrogen ensures that their hydrogen is actually green.Viable use cases for hydrogen - from fertiliser to heavy goods vehicles.The importance of electrification alongside hydrogen.And, of course, how Octopus Hydrogen fits into all of this.Mentioned in this episodeTrading agreements for a brighter future with Vishnu Aggarwal - discussing REGO's, carbon markets and other certifications . Watch or listen to the episode here.Michael Leibreich's Clean Hydrogen Ladder article.That word they couldn't remember? Dunkelflaute.About our guestOctopus Hydrogen work alongside renewable developers to generate green hydrogen, helping to increase the amount of clean energy supply on the grid. Additionally they supply customers with hydrogen and provide lease options for hydrogen-powered HGVs. To find out more about what they do, visit their website here. Connect with Will on Linkedin.About ModoModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo's paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin.If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

Welcome to Pocket-Sized Podcasting, brought to you by Alitu: The Podcast Maker. And on this episode, we're talking about advertising your podcast *on* public transport. Or, on HGVs. Now that everyone *inside* the bus is listening to your podcast, let's get some car-based listeners too. Ads on the backs of buses and lorries are common ways transport companies monetise otherwise dead space on their vehicles. They're incredibly effective because there's almost always someone looking right at it. Again, if the ad agency knows its business well, then it'll also make it clear who to contact if you're looking to enquire about one. Remember, you can do this on a much smaller and cheaper scale using car bumper stickers. Or, you might consider befriending a lorry driver and asking to put your sticker on their vehicle. However you go about it though, I hope this strategy brings you some decent traffic. Traffic. See what I did there? Thanks very much for listening to Pocket-Sized Podcasting. And remember, you can leave feedback for us quickly and easily over at [thepodcasthost.com/psp](http://thepodcasthost.com/psp)

FOLLOW UP: CLARIFICATION OF STROLL'S FORTUNEDuring the discussion of Geely buying a stake in Aston Martin, last week, we got the info about Stroll's fortune incorrect. He has made his money through fashion and sportswear brands. Thanks to listener, David Edmondson, for straightening us out. NEW CAR REGISTRATION FIGURES SEPTEMBER 2022September's New Car Registration figures are out. There is a rise, year on year, but do not forget, 2021 was the worst September since 2006 and down a third on 2019. Battery electric vehicles are up, though, just over 40%, and now have 14.5% market share. To read more, click here for the SMMT article. To see the breakdown via ‘what you put in it to make it go', click here for Tristan Young's Twitter thread. PERSONAL SAFETY STANDARDS AT EV CHARGERS DEMANDED Following an investigation in to the public's thoughts on personal safety at EV charging points, the Government is being urged to set minimum standards. Lighting, CCTV and emergency call buttons are all being requested. You can read more on this, by clicking the FleetNews link here. DEALER PLUG-IN GRANT REINSTATED BY UK GOVERNMENTEarlier this year the Government announced, with immediate effect, the ending of the plug-in grant for electric vehicles under £32, 000. They have now reinstated the £1500 saving for orders placed via dealers, but not for consumers applying directly themselves. The new window runs until 31 March 2023 and is due to supply constraints. More can be found here, by clicking the Autocar link. CITROËN OFFER REWARDS TO PHEV USERSSimilar to the BMW scheme, Citroën is offering rewards to users of their PHEV models who regularly charge their car and take advantage of what they offer in terms of electric only running. Details are yet to be released on exactly how the point system will work, but it is expected to start next year. For more, click the Autocar article link here. VW SIMULATING IPOS FOR OTHER BRANDSAfter the initial move of the Porsche IPO, the rest of the VW Group is now “simulating” IPOs for their specific brands. Following this test run, information will be presented on a market day. Click here to read the Reuters article further. NISSAN WANT RENAULT TO REDUCE STAKEDuring discussions between Renault and Nissan, over the hoped investment by the Japanese company in the new electrification unit also included a request that the French firm sells as much of its stake in Nissan as possible. More can be read here, by clicking the Reuters article link. AMAZON BUYING 20 ELECTRIC HGVS FROM VOLVOAmazon is buying 20 electric HGVs from Volvo, to help move their fleet away from the traditional diesel engine. This is only happening in Germany, at this time, but the expectation is for similar moves to occur across Europe. Click here for the Move Electric link. ASA ACTUALLY REJECT A MOTORING ADVERT COMPLAINTIn an astonishing move, the Advertising Standards Agency has reject a complaint about a Toyota advert, which claimed it ‘perpetuated harmful gender stereotypes'. In the advert, the submitted complaint asserted, the male voice was rational and knowledgable, whereas the female voice was stereotypically not those things. The ASA rejected this. Click here to read more from the AMOnline link. ——————————————————————————-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——————————————————————————-WRC: HYUNDAI PARTS WITH SOLBERG In another curious move from Hyundai, this year, they are parting ways with Oliver Solberg at the end of the season. The reason cited is that the team's future plans with WRC have changed. You can read more about this, by clicking the DirtFish article link here. David Evans also writes a very good piece, which you can read by clicking here, on DirtFish trying to make sense of what is going on at Hyundai. LUNCHTIME READ: OVERLANDING WITH CHRIS SCOTT Chris Scott is a renowned desert overloading expert, who has undertaken more than 50 expeditions in sandy environments. He chatted to the Toyota UK Magazine about his life and, of course, Land Cruisers. Wonderful read and some stunning photos accompanying the story, which you can read by clicking this link here. LIST OF THE WEEK: 11 CLASSIC CARS THAT DESERVE A COMEBACKWe are bringing you a lovely list of classic cars, that Antony Ingram and Hagerty believe should be brought back, in the current retro movement. Click here to run through the list and see if you agree with Alan on his choice. Don't forget to tell us what you would like to see back on the roads, in a modern interpretation. AND FINALLY: POLICE DEMAND STANDARD CAR GETS RETURNED TO STANDARDIn California, the police are asking for the impossible. They have deemed a Hyundai Elantra N's exhaust to not comply with noise regulations, which Hyundai disagree with most strongly. Added to which they have asked that the factory standard car be returned to factory standard condition. To read more, click the CarBuzz article link here.

In season 2 of The Clean Energy Revolution podcast from National Grid, Max La Manna takes a look at the role energy plays in tackling the negative effects of climate change, and discovers how our world will be powered in the next 30 years. This time Max is looking at transport; asking how travel is embracing clean, green and renewable energy. We all know that change is happening around us. So how do we get on-board? And how long will it be before planes, ships, cars and vans are all clean and green? EVs (electric vehicles) continue to grow in popularity.But is the infrastructure ready to support your commute, your road trips, your family holidays? To find out, we join a convoy of 50 electric vehicles on the Great British EV rally. Electric vans, cars, HGVs and trucks are driving 1300km from John O'Groats to Land's End. Paul and Frankie Clifton are making the journey for us, to test the charging stations to the limit. Is the UK ready for mass EV adoption? We discuss the latest developments in the US, where a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill has just been passed.Will it mean that EV pickups and SUVs will be able to drive coast to coast? Rishi Sondhi from National Grid gives us the latest. And what about the future of flight? Engineer Dr Shini Somara visits Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, to get inside the planes of the future –aircraft being converted to hydrogen power. These planes will produce zero harmful emissions, and they'll be with us in just a couple of years.Shini meets Director of Engineering Rob Marsh, and Chief Strategy Officer Jenny Kavanagh. Finally, at Rockingham Racecourse we meet people testing out the performance and handling of electric cars and vans.Amongst them, President of the AA (Automobile Association)Edmund King, and National Grid's Fleet Manager Lorna McAtear. Useful information: If you want to use cleaner energy for charging your EV or using your home appliances, National Grid's When To Plug In app (https://www.nationalgrid.com/cop26/when-to-plug-in-app) tells you when the electricity coming into your home will be at its cleanest. (Available in the UK only) https://www.nationalgrid.com/ www.cranfieldaerospace.com www.gbevrally.co.uk/home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was always going to be a disaster. Queues of HGVs stretching miles from Dover. The Good Friday Agreement threatened by the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol and increased support for Scottish Independence. That's the argument of the doomsayers in this debate. But others claim that while short-term damage is inevitable – there is always blowback from a jilted partner – Brexit is a long-term project, one that is tied to the fundamental principle of sovereignty. Which side is right? To debate the issue, we welcome back Conservative politician Daniel Hannan, Labour MP Stella Creasy, and are joined by Robert Tombs, the historian of France and Britain, whose most recent book is This Sovereign Isle: Britain In and Out of Europe. Plus, Dominic Grieve, former Conservative MP and former Attorney General for England and Wales. Chairing the debate is Johnny Dymond, BBC News presenter and Royal Correspondent.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In the third episode of Statistically Speaking we talk to Professor Sir Ian Diamond, the UK's National Statistician, and Dr Louisa Nolan, Chief Data Scientist at the ONS Data Science Campus about the past, present and future of stats. We explore how the pandemic has been transformative for the use and understanding of public data and how the data revolution and the fight against COVID are changing UK stats forever. Transcript: MILES FLETCHER  Welcome to Statistically Speaking: the podcast where numbers talk and we talk to the people behind them. In this third episode, we meet professor Sir Ian Diamond, UK National Statistician and Dr Louisa Nolan, Chief Data Scientist at the ONS Data Science Campus. We explore how the pandemic has been transformative for the use and understanding of public data and how the data revolution and the fight against COVID are together changing UK stats forever. But to begin I asked Sir Ian what led him to a life of stats    SIR IAN DIAMOND  Okay, well, I'm going to be absolutely honest Miles: genetics. I have no idea why I was always interested in numbers and statistics but I always was. And so something in my genes said I like numbers. Something else in my genes said I like numbers but numbers which have an application and a practical application. And that led me to not only be interested in statistics, but to study statistics and then to work as a statistician in academia for some decades, but always interested in numbers and their application to policy and to improving the lives of people. And if you take that as a starting point, then it's what I've always done, and led me to at times work in partnership with different government departments. And that led me to partnerships with ONS, which has led me here.    MILES FLETCHER  A lot of people sort of regard statistics as numbers on a page, something that can seem quite abstract, but they exist of course to help people make important decisions. Can you think of an example in your pre-ONS career, your pre-National Statistician life, where you first used numbers and statistics to actually help solve a real-world problem?    SIR IAN DIAMOND  Well, yes, I mean, if I go back to the very early 1980s, at that time, the observation was made, that there had been a decline in the number of children born in the UK. That was going to be a decline of around 30% in the number of 18-year-olds, and it was suggested that therefore there would be a reduction in the demand for higher education. Working initially with Fred Smith and then subsequently on my own, I was able to project the future demand for higher education, on the basis of some assumptions that the number of women going into higher education would increase, that there would be social mobility in the country as a whole. And also, that there would be an increase in what we now call widening participation. When you bring all those things together, you get a very, very different number for the demand for higher education than from simply following the number of births. And that had an impact alongside work that other people did on influencing policy for higher education.    MILES FLETCHER  So a busy, very successful academic career is followed then by stint as National Statistician. You're in the job, what six months last March, just as the pandemic, as we as we came to know, was starting to break. At what point did you realise that it was going to be as big as it turned out to be and that a very special response was going to be required from the statistical system, the UK statistical system, ONS, and all the statisticians in government departments, the system that you're responsible for?    SIR IAN DIAMOND  I mean, I think early in 2020 Miles. We identified, very sadly, the first death from COVID at the beginning of March 2020. We now think there might have been one earlier but, you know, I think very early on we at ONS recognised that this was something that the statistical community needed to really step up for, not least working with the wider international community to define a cause of death as being due to COVID. I'd say March 2020 is when we really became aware there was going to need to be some really fast and accurate estimates of all kinds of things around the pandemic, whether it was impacting on the economy, or indeed the pandemic itself, and that led to us in April to putting together a survey which estimated both prevalence but also the level of antibodies, and subsequently now of course, issues around vaccination.    MILES FLETCHER  So it was a very important decision point where it was realised that the traditional, if you put it that way, the main data sources that ONS and others in government were producing were not going to be enough to measure a very, very important factor in this, that's actually how many people have got the virus at any at any one time. What point did that arise and what happened next?    SIR IAN DIAMOND  We had a conversation early in April. We said ONS could use our ability to be able to design nationally representative surveys and to pivot some of those designs into collecting the biomedical data that are important in order to be able to identify both prevalence and antibodies, but we will only do so in partnership with other experts. And so we very, very quickly set up partnerships with the University of Oxford, the Wellcome Trust, and the Department of Health and the Office of Life Sciences. We were able to set up a team that in one week, was able to move from a decision to go for it, to design, to ethics to the first field workers collecting some data.    MILES FLETCHER  And it was mounting, what was by anybody's standards, a huge field operation, as you say, in very short order to get around households up and down the United Kingdom eventually, when the survey was running at full scale. To do that very, very quickly, a huge operation…    SIR IAN DIAMOND  Two stages Miles: the first of which is we stood it up as a nationally representative sample, which would make estimates for England. And, you know, it takes a lot of things at pace. So getting from the field workers getting the swabs to the laboratories, getting the tests, getting them back, doing some really quite sophisticated statistical analysis to make estimates. Getting all that done requires a lot of logistics, and I think the team deserves an enormous pat on the back for so doing. And then that success led to the scaling up. So that we can make original estimates so that we can make age-specific estimates. And we were able to do that. But then that was a huge scale up in September of 2020 and I think again, the logistics of scaling that up was incredibly challenging, but successful. And at the same time working with our colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, to be able to produce estimates for those administrations too was something that I'm very proud of.    MILES FLETCHER  And the record shows exactly what was achieved during those pressured early months of the pandemic. And of course, right at the start there were plenty of people around who doubted whether the statistical system, whether the ONS and others were really capable of doing that job. Was it satisfying to confound those critics?    SIR IAN DIAMOND  I didn't hear them, I just got on and did it, to be absolutely honest, Miles. I knew what we could achieve in terms of both the survey which was able to measure prevalence and antibodies, but also the social survey because you need to know how people are feeling about the restrictions. You need to know how people are feeling about the pandemic. Were they anxious or not? And then as people started to talk about, for example, face coverings. What were people's attitudes to those things and, and were people adhering to the restrictions? So, there was a social survey, that was producing weekly estimates as well. That was incredibly important, and we were producing economic statistics, as well. So I have to say it wasn't a question of was the statistical system standing up and delivering a survey to estimate prevalence of the pandemic.  But it was addressing a whole set of other questions, which required not only statistical collection, but in some cases, further analysis, and data linkage and a whole range of sophisticated statistical methods to be able to provide information for the government and for the population so that they understood exactly where we were at any time.    MILES FLETCHER  And what do you think that all that has done for the general trust the public have in the statistics that they see from us or from the media?    SIR IAN DIAMOND  ONS has always been a very trusted organisation. I mean, one of the important things that we have in the UK is the independence of the ONS and I think that's incredibly important and the public in all the surveys that we have done over many years have demonstrated great trust in the statistics that we produce. And I think that the public has continued to show that trust over the pandemic. And I hope although at this stage I stress I'm hoping, that the public will feel that the ONS has delivered during the pandemic and therefore will be prepared to continue to trust the ONS in the future.    MILES FLETCHER  Talking about the public and involvement, coinciding with this pandemic has been census of course in England and Wales and we asked every household once again to complete the census. Again, at the beginning, some said it couldn't be done because of the pandemic and others even more said it shouldn't be done because of the cost. How has it all gone? And will it tell us what we now urgently need to know about our population?   SIR IAN DIAMOND   We had a really very good and very strong response. We're now in the process of doing the analysis so that we can produce really accurate results and that's going to be incredibly important. Should we do a census? Well, I think a census is a statement of great confidence from a country that is prepared to say that on one day, this is a picture of what that country is and how many people there are and their characteristics. And that is so important for all kinds of reasons. So yes, it was incredibly important I think that we did. Yes, it was incredibly important that we did it at the time of the pandemic, because we needed to know where we were at that time. Of course, we will be working very hard to update our statistics over time to really understand the post pandemic world. I'd have to say also that you know, the cost is high, no question. And we will be working very, very hard over the next 18 months or so, to produce a set of recommendations as to the future of population data collection. Do we need another census or can we do things that administrative way. In 2014 we thought about this with regards to 2021 and a really good report done by the late Chris Skinner, together with John Hollis and Mike Murphy, recommended that this census that we've just done, digital first census, should go ahead, but we should aim to make a recommendation about the future. And that's what we're planning to do. It will require support from many other parts of government. I'm confident that we will get that support. And the one thing I can say Miles is that over the next 18 months or so we'll be working flat out to be able to make a recommendation that is extremely tight and extremely evidence based.    MILES FLETCHER  Now this whole question of whether there should be another census, actually it chimes with a reaction that we saw coming back from the public, and we did certainly get a good response rate. We reckon 97 percent of households did take part in the census and that's as good a response as there's ever been - perhaps there was a certain advantage to holding it during lockdown even - but some people asked why they have to fill in this census because surely the government should already have all this information to hand by now. How far are we down the road to be able to gather all the information from other sources already as many countries do.     SIR IAN DIAMOND   Well other countries do and other countries for example, particularly those in Scandinavia require a Population Register where you have to if you leave the country, come back into the country, you have to register that you are there. And if you move you have to register. We don't do that. So we do not require you to register that, for example, you have moved house or register with the Office for National Statistics. You may register with the land registry but if you don't, if you just move, we don't require you to register that. Interestingly, there is no one source for occupation in this country other than the census. So, while you may think that data are held everywhere, Miles, they actually aren't. And so, while there are a lot of government data, there are no single sources which cover a lot of the things that a Census does and also there are one or two questions that one has in the census which are attitudinal, for example. So, you ask about well being. Well the only way you can ask people about wellbeing is to ask them, so you actually need to collect those data on a census. So there's a whole set of things that we ask on the census that very simply we don't ask elsewhere. And therefore, it's important, I think that we do get those data.    MILES FLETCHER  And of course data has to be fast to be effective now, or certainly faster. During the pandemic again we've seen advances in how new data sources have been used: anonymised credit card data, traffic camera data, mobile phone data, shipping data to provide these really fast readings of economic impact. Novel and brought in, in some cases, and as a specific response to the urgencies of the pandemic. But will these last now?     SIR IAN DIAMOND  One hundred percent. I think one of the things we've seen over the last few years has been the increase in born digital data, and we need to recognise the potential benefits of those data for our understanding of society and the economy, and indeed the environment and we need to be using them at pace in every way possible. And asking the question, do they replace things that we always have? Or are they in addition? And if they are, in addition, are they really adding value? Very easy to get involved in what you might call a data deluge. Yeah, there's loads of data out there so we'd better have it. I think you have to be very, very focused on whether any particular data add value and insight to the subject under study. If they do, then I think that it's important for us to use them and to access them. If they're just simply adding some more data then we do not need to follow them up. So data for insight, not data for data's sake.    MILES FLETCHER  So we've had two years driven mainly, but not wholly by the pandemic, but two years of incredible progress in our statistical system. Looking to the next decade, what comes next, what do you think we're going to see in statistics and data, how it's going to be used and what sort of issues are we going to be addressing?    SIR IAN DIAMOND   We will be able to process ever bigger datasets and to do so ever faster. So all the kinds of things we have been talking about, about more digital data, analysis of texts, as well as numbers and data produced at speed and at pace will be the norm. But that doesn't stop us wanting to continue to collect some pretty important data, for example, GDP or inflation data and to do so, perhaps, in a new way. In the last year we've calculated GDP using some innovative data sources, but in a way which enables those long time series that we started talking about at the beginning of this conversation Miles, to be maintained. I think it's incredibly important that we do maintain time series while at the same time produce evermore exciting and new data sources. And I return finally to the point that we will still want attitudes. If you want attitudes, we'll need to continue to do surveys. So I think it's an exciting time, one of the other areas that I think we will see, real progress is improved data visualisation and improved interoperability with people. And I think that's important when it comes back to trust, if people are able to go on and manipulate the data themselves very, very easily, then again, the transparency and the openness and the use of data will be something that will remain at the heart of what we do.    MILES FLETCHER  That's Sir Ian Diamond, the National statistician. Now if there was one single development that made the ONS and perhaps the whole of the UK statistical system ready to cope with the pandemic, it was arguably the ONS Data Science Campus. Established in 2017 its mission is to work at the frontier of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, building skills and applying tools, methods and practices it says, to create new understanding and improve decision making for the public good. So what does that all mean in practice, and what has the campus achieved in its first four years? Questions I put to Dr. Louisa Nolan, its chief data scientist. Louisa to take it from the top as it were: tell us, what is the data science campus and what are you out to achieve?     LOUISA NOLAN  The data science campus was set up four and a half years ago, and our mission is to explore new types of data, new types of technology, new techniques in data science, to make sure that we're making the most out of the data that's available, the ever increasing types of data that are available to us. And we also build capability in data science not just in ONS but across government and the wider public sector as well. So data science is really about the analysis of that data, getting that data together. But we need to get hold of the data. We need the right tools and platforms to use that data, particularly big data. It's about testing those technologies and how we do that to build those insights as well.     MILES FLETCHER  And when does data that you harvest, when does it become statistics?    LOUISA NOLAN  That's a really interesting question. And different people probably would give different answers. Statistics, I would say is a summary. So it's a summary, it might be the average the mean, or it might be a trend, it's looking at the overall picture, whereas data might be your input. So the satellite picture or the information somebody's given on the census, and statistics really is turning it into something that we can then understand broadly, what's going on and why those things are going on.     MILES FLETCHER  And it's your job then, in essence, to find how best to use that, those mountainous volumes of data and transfer them into usable, useful statistics and insights.     LOUISA NOLAN   Absolutely, and there's the technical part of that the techniques but also understanding those new types of data, understanding their quality and their bias and how we can best use them so that we produce something that's useful for decision making and not misleading.     MILES FLETCHER  The data science campus has been around for just a couple of years really, but what have you achieved in the time since it's been running?     LOUISA NOLAN   We've achieved a lot. So on the capability side we've set up data analytics apprenticeships, the graduate data science programme, the data masterclass, which is about teaching senior leaders data literacy, we've delivered face to face training, we've trained more than 600 analysts across government to be data scientists in that time. We've built data science community activities, and then we've also delivered a vast range of projects, including things around faster indicators, counting cows from space, text analysis to help automate and understand big government consultations. So it's been a really wide range of stuff.     MILES FLETCHER  What have you been doing, for example, with economic statistics?     LOUISA NOLAN  So we've been doing some really interesting stuff with economic statistics. Back two years ago, seems like it was longer ago but I think it was only two years ago, we were asked to see if we could find faster indicators which would help to kind of test the health of the economy much earlier than our GDP and official outputs. And this isn't as a replacement for GDP, just to get some faster information a bit earlier. So we had a look at what was available. And we wanted to make sure that we had data that was high frequency and low latency, obviously, if we want to understand what's going on bit quicker. But also to make sure that it had some kind of relationship to economic concepts. In the past people have looked at things like lipstick sales, or men's pants sales or…    MILES FLETCHER  Counted cranes?     LOUISA NOLAN   Counting cranes! Counting cranes is maybe slightly better, but not all of these are very robust, and actually they're terribly subjective. And if you look at them over the long term, they don't really work. So we wanted things that really related to economic concept, even if they weren't the same as GDP. We're not trying to measure GDP. So we had a look at the various datasets that were available and the first set of faster indicators that we produced covered three different datasets, all of them really interesting in their own right. So the first one was creating a diffusion index from VAT returns. So a diffusion index just tells you the proportion of businesses whose turnover have gone up since they last reported, and obviously if that starts to drop off, that's a bit of a warning signal and you might want to go and have a bit more of a look and see what's going on or why that's happening. The other two were really different. We've used VAT data before, but the other two were really different for ONS. Firstly, road traffic data. So this comes from sensors in roads, particularly used for active traffic management, and it counts the number of vehicles passing those sensors and you can also tell how big the vehicles are, so you can separate out cars from HGVs. And we think this ought to be quite a good indicator of what's going on in the economy. Because the amount of stuff moving around the country, people travelling to and from work, quite interesting and you'd expect that to be related to economic health and the movement of people and goods. And then the last one was perhaps the most interesting dataset because it's the biggest. It's a global dataset on shipping. Every ship has a tracker. When it's in motion, if it's above a certain size, when it's in motion, it has to say where it is every second and then when it's at rest it needs to say where it is every couple of minutes. So this is an amazing dataset that tracks all the big ships. So we had a look at ships coming into UK ports, the number of visits, the type of ships coming in and how long they stayed there for. We created, I think it was about 300 different time series from these and published them very quickly. The first time that ONS had done something like this, possibly the first time in the world that this kind of faster indicators had been published by a national statistics institute on a regular basis. Really interesting data. And I think that kind of set the scene. So we've gone from those initial three datasets. Over COVID, huge appetite for faster information because things were happening so rapidly, lots of changes in the economy that were unpredicted two years ago. And so both data science campus and ONS have built on that initial faster indicator output. There's now a suite of I think more than ten different faster indicators based on things like job vacancies, footfall, traffic, camera information, all kinds of things that are feeding into that picture of what's going on very rapidly. High frequency, not much delay between the data and the reporting.     MILES FLETCHER  To what extent has the pandemic then hastened the pace of progress in the data science campus, and to what extent have the indicators that you produced been corroborated or vindicated by the subsequent classical data that ONS produce?    LOUISA NOLAN  And so as COVID hit, obviously, there was a huge desire to know what was going on how well people were complying with restrictions. Were people really moving about or have they complied and stopped moving about, and also understanding the impact of that on the economy. So the campus was well placed because of our skills and the way we're set up to rapidly pick up some new datasets and have a look at them. So we very quickly got some mobility dataset. So this is about how the bulk of the population is moving about to look at how well people were, not individuals, but how well the population was complying with restrictions. And I should say here that we're we've never been interested in tracking individuals. It's all about the bulk movements, what goes on. So we very quickly got that managed to quickly stand up someregular outputs. At one point we were reporting daily on what was happening because things were happening so quickly. And as time has gone on, I think it's fair to say that the narrative from some of those faster datasets has been broadly correct. But obviously as you get the more detailed information and more of the breakdowns, the information in, you can have a more robust, accurate measurement, not just the “well it looks like it's falling really rapidly”, or “it looks like it's coming back up again” kind of interpretation.    MILES FLETCHER  In terms of speed, the delay between data creation and data analysis is getting ever and ever shorter. How fast can this get at what point will we be able to be able to read daily readings of the economy for example, daily readings of population shift?     LOUISA NOLAN   I think that it's becoming possible. I don't think you'd ever, I don't think you would have daily GDP because there's so many elements in GDP that you couldn't collect on a daily basis. The question is, particularly around the economy: How useful is having daily outputs on the economy? If you knew GDP daily, how would that help your decision making? But for population if you know what population density and how that changes over a day that might be really useful because that will tell you something about where there's high density areas, how people are travelling about how people are not travelling about , over COVID. And that would help with things like your local planning, with managing big events and so on, and help us to spend money more effectively because we know where people are and we've got a better and quicker understanding of where populations might be both in the short term over the timescale of a day and in the longer term.     MILES FLETCHER  You mentioned observing cows from outer space as well. I've got to ask you what that involved?    LOUISA NOLAN   Oh, counting cows, we love this. We have a data science hub that's embedded with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in East Kilbride. They focus on supporting the UK's mission to support developing countries around the world. And one of the projects that our team is doing, our team there is doing, is counting cows. So in South Sudan, where agriculture is a much bigger percentage of GDP, a huge part of GDP for them than it is in the UK. And cattle is really important, but it's quite difficult to go out and count all the cows is a huge country. Not great roads. They've had various different issues with weather and conflict there as well. So the question was, can we get a good picture a good census of the cattle in South Sudan using satellite data? And actually, it's quite it's quite promising. We have ever better quality of satellite data, higher resolution. You can see where the camps are and you can make some estimates around the number of cows there. Getting hold of your ground truth data to check whether your estimate from spaces right is probably the hardest part of that, but it's quite exciting. And of course, if this works, what else can we do with satellite data that's helpful and means that you don't have to send individual real people out over these vast areas to count things.    MILES FLETCHER  That's operating on the global scale as well, but you've also been working on ways of minutely examining documents that are submitted to government in very large numbers and bypassing human intelligence to use artificial intelligence to interrogate those documents and draw conclusions from them.    LOUISA NOLAN   That's right. I mean, one thing government is good at is having lots of words and documents and turning those documents from data, if you like, into information and insights is a big part of what we do. So we use natural language processing to do text analysis, and we worked with the Department for International Trade on one of their big consultations, they had more than 400,000 responses. And we were able to automate that to identify themes and topics in the responses in a faster way than you can do by hand. They also covered this in the traditional ways so we were able to compare our results with the manual approach as well. Certainly the automation is faster. And I think sometimes when you've got that much information, you can get different insights, new insights from automating. But when we look at AI and approaches like that, you really want to take the human in the loop approach. So you run the things that are automated, for the bits where it makes sense, where you can find out things, you can make things go faster. But if there's something which is difficult for the AI to come to a conclusion on, that's when you bring your human in to go, oh what does that look like? Where should that sit? How should we interpret that? And it's that combination of automation, getting humans to do the bit humans are good at that's really powerful.    MILES FLETCHER  So the campus is a campus in both senses really. It's a campus and that it has projects and enterprise and things getting started up, but it's also a campus in the academic sense as well. And you're training people some of whom have no background in in these sorts of disciplines at all. Tell us about what's been achieved there.     LOUISA NOLAN   So our capability team were set a task to train 500 data scientists by March 2021. Well, we far exceeded that we trained 680 something in that time through a range of different programmes that we run. These include the MDataGov, the master's in data science for government, which we run in partnership with four universities. The graduate programme, the apprenticeship programme, face to face learning and our accelerator mentoring programme, which is brilliant. So this is open to everybody across the public sector. Pitch a project. If your project is successful, then you get for 12 weeks, you get a data science mental for one day a week to do that project and that project will be something that's important to your home department and also help the individual to build the skills as well. There's been a massive range of projects and departments who've taken part in this. I think we've had more than 250 people through the accelerator so far. It's great. So we're always looking for more mentors as well. So if this sounds interesting, always, always looking for people to help out with the mentoring.    MILES FLETCHER  And in the apprentices, you're getting people coming in from the local communities in many areas around where you're based in, in South Wales, and coming in cold in many cases with no background in working in these sort of disciplines at all.     LOUISA NOLAN   That's right. For the apprentices it's about enthusiasm and potential rather than anything that's happened before. We've had a range of people from a huge range of different backgrounds, a huge range of different ages from straight out of school all the way to people who've had several careers beforehand who've wanted to retrain. It's a brilliant way to get diversity into data science, and I'm hugely supportive of this approach. It's great.     MILES FLETCHER  And how do you go about applying then for any of these opportunities?     LOUISA NOLAN   So we advertise them, the best place to go is to look at the data science campus websites where we advertise all of our learning and development programmes. And also we talk about our projects and the other things that we're doing so you can find out all kinds of information there. For jobs and recruitment, like the recent round of recruitment for the graduate data science programme, that will be on civil service jobs, but the first place to come as the data science campus website.    MILES FLETCHER   What are the challenges that immediately lie ahead for the campus then, what are you getting your teeth into now?     LOUISA NOLAN   So I think one of our challenges is a good challenge, which is that data and data science has never been a higher priority. I think so we have a lot of asks on us. I think in four years things have changed. So four years ago, there weren't so many data science teams across government, there are more now. So we need to think, make sure that what we're offering is still the right level as other departments mature as well. I think the desire for ever faster information is not going to go away at all. So more of that, and also thinking about how we can use data, novel data and data science to support the government's big programmes like net zero and levelling up and also continuing to support our response to COVID. And thinking about what we learn from that, how we can use what we learn from that for other aspects of health as well.     MILES FLETCHER  And Will everybody be a data scientist in the future rather than just a statistician? Dare I ask?     LOUISA NOLAN   Oh, I don't know. That's a very controversial question that. I think data science, data scientists aren't unicorns there are aspects of data science, that is a subset, or if you imagined a Venn diagram have overlaps with statistics, with operational research, with economics, a lot of economists really interested in data science and big data. But also with the digital skills as well. So overlaps with data engineering and software engineering. So my hope, my dream, I don't have a dream data science person, it's always a team who's made up of all of those different skills. And I hope that more people will have an opportunity to build at least some of those skills, even if they don't call themselves data scientists. One of the other programmes that I'm really proud for the campus to be leading which we developed in partnership with the Number 10 delivery unit is the data senior leaders data masterclass. So this is a masterclass designed for public sector, senior leaders talking about data, why it's important, how you can use it for evidence how you can use it for evaluation, not expecting people to come out coding in Python, but having a better understanding of what's possible and what the right questions to ask are. So we rolled it out to all permanent secretaries. We're hoping to roll it out across the senior civil service. Also the fast stream and some of the future leaders development programmes across government and it's also open to senior leaders from the wider public sector as well. I'm really pleased about this because I think if we can build those skills at the top level, get people understanding what the opportunities are then that helps us build that capability, increase the number of people who can do that coding, improve efficiency and help use data better to make better decisions.    MILES FLETCHER  That's Dr. Louisa Nolan from the ONS Data Science Campus and before that National Statistician Sir Ian Diamond. In the next episode of Statistically Speaking we turn to the economy. With the rising cost of living on everybody's minds, how does the ONS keep tabs on inflation? Is there more to national prosperity than mere GDP? And is economic forecasting really just a way of making astrology seem respectable? Join us then. You can subscribe to new episodes of this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all the other major podcast platforms. You can also get more information by following the @ONSFocus twitter feed. The producers of statistically speaking are Joe Ball, Elliot Cassley and Julia short. I'm Miles Fletcher, goodbye.  

The sister of the man serving life for the murders of a mother and daughter in Kent is hoping a confession by a convicted serial killer will see him go free. Lin and Megan Russell were attacked while walking along a lane in Chillenden in 1996. Michael Stone from Gillingham is in jail for the killings but has always maintained his innocence. Yesterday it was revealed Levi Bellfield - who's in prison for the murders of two young women and schoolgirl Milly Dowler - has given a letter to Stone's lawyers. The 61-year-old's sister Barbara has spoken to the KentOnline Podcast and says she believes the confession is genuine. Also today, the Prime Minister has been in Kent and spoken about clearing the current NHS backlog. Boris Johnson visited the Kent Oncology Centre at Maidstone hospital - hear what he had to say. People living in part of Ashford are calling for better signage as cars keep being damaged by lorries getting lost. A number of vehicles on Fairview Drive in the South Willesborough part of town have had wing-mirrors knocked off or lights broken as HGVs attempt to get down the residential road. It's Charles Dickens day and there are calls to save the Swiss Chalet in Rochester where he wrote his last words. The two-story building - originally set up near Gads Hill in Higham - was used by the author from 1865 until his death but has fallen into a state of disrepair. We've been chatting to historian Geoff Ettridge. In sport, there was disappointment for Gillingham at the weekend as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Ipswich Town. But manager Neil Harris was pleased with their performance - hear what he had to say after the final whistle.

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FOLLOW UP: VW SHOULD'VE PUBLISHED ENGINE PLANIn a test case brought by investors in Germany, Volkswagen is accused of failing to disclose the problem from back in 2008. The judge has stated that it is on the investors to prove VW or any of their staff withheld information, but it is up to VW to prove the board not telling investors from 2012 was not grossly negligent nor deliberate. To read more, click here for the Reuters article. FOLLOW UP: CONTINENTAL EX-CEO AND EX-CFO INVESTIGATED The ex-CEO, Dagenhart, and just sacked CFO, Wolfgang Schaefer, who held their roles for Continental, are being investigated by German prosecutors over their involvement in dieselgate, specifically regarding the 1.6 litre diesel engines. To read more on this story, click the Yahoo News article here. HAND HELD DEVICES TO BE ILLEGAL BEHIND THE WHEELThe Highway Code will be updated with changes to interacting with your mobile phone, whilst driving. The loopholes that allow playing games, filming or scrolling through playlists whilst holding the phone, will be illegal. However, if the device is in a cradle it can still be prodded as though it was a touchscreen infotainment system fitted to the car. To find out more, click here for the BBC News article. NATIONAL PARKS NOT CONSIDERING BANNING CARSStories started circulating that some National Parks were considering banning cars from some roads at certain times of the year, this is not the case. However, they are all looking at what they can do to reduce congestion and the effect so many visitors have travelling to these beauty spots. To read more, click the Autocar article here. PORTSMOUTH CAZ OPENS 29 NOVEMBERPortsmouth will be starting their Clean Air Zone (CAZ) initiative on 29 November. This will only affect HGVs, buses, vans, taxis and private hire vehicles as it is designated as a Class B CAZ, therefore private car drivers are not going to be saddled with extra costs to enter the city. To find out more, click here for the YesAuto article. VOLTA TRUCKS STARTS PRODUCTION IN COVENTRY Volta Trucks has started building their prototype all-electric Zero lorry, in Coventry. The vehicles comes with a range of 95-125 miles. 25 prototypes will be built in Coventry and once Volta are ready for full production they will be built in their Austrian factory. To find out more, click the Autocar Professional article here. MORGAN APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF EVSMorgan has made it clear that electrification is very much in their future, with the appointment of Matthew Hole as Chief Technical Officer, with Graham Chapman who moves up to Chief Operations Officer. To read more, click here for the Autocar article. MOTORWAY SERVICES EV CHARGING MONOPOLY LOOSENS Gridserve, who now own Ecotricity, has informed the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that they will not enforce the exclusivity clauses in their contracts with MOTO, Extra or Roadchef, after 2026, over EV charging stations. This will allow other operators to install their equipment and give consumers a choice on charging providers. To find out more, click the Electrifying article here. SMMT PUBLISHES MARKETING GUIDELINES FOR AUTOMATED TECHNOLOGYThe Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), has worked with industry organisations, the Advertising Standards Agency, Thatcham Research and Government departments to come up with principles for advertising automated vehicle technology. To find out more, click here for the SMMT article. PRIVATE E-SCOOTERS NEED MORE RESEARCH BEFORE LEGALISATIONThe Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety has advised that more information is required before private e-scooters can be legalised as there appears to be a difference in behaviour between rental and privately ridden scooters. They wish to gather more data so that recommendation that allow for safe approval of the idea or rejection can be fully considered. 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——————————————————————————-WRC: RALLY MONZASebastien Ogier rounded off his last full time season with a win, which meant he captured his eighth championship. He was pushed all the way by teammate Elfyn Evans and Dani Sordo, for Hyundai, rounded off the podium. Ogier will take part in only a small number of events next season. To find out more about what happened at Monza, click here for the DirtFish article. To read the What We Learned article, click the link here. To watch the DirtFish video showing Ogier's final full-time season, click the link here. To watch the chat the Team Principles have with each other, click the DirtFish video here. NEW NEW CAR NEWSHyundai Heritage Series GandeurIn recognition of the importance of the Grandeur, Hyundai have created a retro-modern reinterpretation of their flagship model which they originally released 35 years ago. Similar to the recent Pony concept car, there are some lovely modern touches but a retention of the original, recognisable, shape. To read more, click the YesAuto article here. Genesis G70 Shooting BrakeWhilst marketing calls this a shooting brake, it is an attractive estate with five doors. They will be fitting this European only car with the same V6 from the Stinger, plus letting the Germany development centre make sure the ride, handling and everything else is how we expect them to be in this market. PRices start at £35, 250. To find out more and look at the rather attractive shape, click the EVO article here. LUNCHTIME READ: THE CORBY ORBITAL NORTHERN ROAD This article explains why the Corby Orbital Northern Road took £10 million public funding but has never been completed and possibly who is now the owner of it. Intrigue, multiple owners at the same Channel Island address and more can be found in this excellent example of why local reporting is so very important. To read the article, click the Northamptonshire Telegraph link here. LIST OF THE WEEK: GORDON MURRAY'S TOP 10 CARSYou can watch a fascinating video from Goodwood Road&Racing where they propose the Top 10 cars designed by Gordon Murray. Don't forget to let Alan know if you agree with his choice and if not which you would pick as the number one car. To view the video, click the YouTube link here. AND FINALLY: TINY ENGINE THAT IS A WORK OF ARTA creator called Maker B has spent 1,000 hours creating a miniscule 4-stroke engine and condensed the process into a 15 minute video show ing the skill and artistry involved in making the engine and getting it running. To see this click the Hagerty link here.

For the next two weeks an unmarked HGV will travel around the M25 looking for distracted drivers.‘Operation Orbital' is being run by Highways England and the police, to spot people using their phone while driving, not wearing a seatbelt, or being otherwise distracted while on the country's busiest motorway. Police officers will film evidence of unsafe driving, by pulling up alongside vehicles, before drivers are pulled over. Data shows there were 97 fatal and serious injury crashes on the M25 in 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Experts call on the government to move to 'Plan B', should prisoners be asked to drive HGVs and Iain speaks to Lord Barwell

News has just broken that China launched  launching a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August. Shekhar Gupta explains why this is a concern for the strategic world when Russia & US already possess hypersonic capabilities. What are ICMB, HGVs and where does India stand in the race of hypersonic missile systems. Episode 857 of CutTheClutter

Glide or die, baby.  The North Koreans, on a real cavalcade of missile debuts reminiscent of 2017, have tested what they claim to be a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV). Which means they are just checking off their list of goals, leaving a nuclear powered submarine, a MIRV, and a solid propellant ICBM as the main untested-but-announced capabilities.... While it isn't 100% clear that they actually tested an HGV, the team dissects what it might have been, if a DPRK HGV is realistic, and why HGVs and other missile-defense-defeating technologies fit the DPRK's national strategy perfectly.  Oh, and FOBS makes an appearance, almost entirely to give Scott nightmares.  Support us over at Patreon.com/acwpodcast!

Over 4,300 heavy goods vehicles are by passing the toll on the M7 M8 each week. The Transport Infrastructure Ireland traffic data monitor shows 43,256 vehicles are driving through Abbeyleix every seven days. Locals, who are becoming increasinly concerned about the high voulme of traffic in the town, are calling for fees to be suspended for HGVs on the motorway. Midlands 103's Eoin O Donoghue has been to Abbeyleix to find out the issues that businesses and residents are concerned about. He first met local man Andy Ring:

HGVs that join an electrified tramway above motorways?A delivery robot on every street corner? The postman conveying your mail by jetpack?We speak with Prof Richard Wilding OBE of Cranfield University about pandemic, present and future, covering the above and the below:The hurry-up of Supply Chain 4.0Procuring for resilience rather than for costOnshoring, near-shoring and multi-shoringInfrastructure in the face of Net Zero 2050ESG risksThe need for a common language for traceability dataCorporate cyber security starting in the homeUseful linkshttps://www.gs1uk.org/our-industries/powering-progress/traceability-empowering-the-informed-protected-consumer www.richardwilding.info www.linkedin.com/in/richardwilding    https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/SOM/Open-Executive-Programmes/Logistics-and-Supply-Chain-Management/Supply-Chain-Management-Programmehttps://www.youtube.com/user/SupplyChainPodcasthttps://twitter.com/SupplyChainProf 

This is a thought leadership conversation around the future of emobility with specific emphasis on high power charging of cars, trucks and eBuses. We want independent panellists to give their thoughts and opinions on the topics outlined below. Guests: Sam Clarke is the Chief Vehicle Officer at GRIDSERVE and is an entrepreneur, investor, EV evangelist, a Fellow (FloC) and sector chair for the National Institute of Couriers. Prior to joining Gridserve Sam was the Pioneer behind Gnewt, the green logistics specialist he founded in 2009 with Gnewt winning national and global awards during its decade long journey of last-mile logistics using only electric vehicles. Graeme Cooper leads National Grid’s work on electric vehicles / decarbonisation of transport by leading and coordinating all the work relating to the UK regulated business of National Grid. His work helps the Government, the energy and automotive industry’s transition towards zero emission vehicles. With over a decade in communications infrastructure and over a decade in low/zero carbon electricity, Graeme is a well-known and highly respected energy industry expert. Finally, Andy Eastlake was appointed as ZEMO’s, Managing Director in April 2012, after serving both on the board and as chair of the Members Council for many years. As MD Andy has been integrally involved in the design and implementation of the latest accreditation schemes for both buses and HGVs, supporting Dept for Transport and OLEV in stimulating the uptake of low carbon technologies.". Topics discussed in this episode: - Electrical Vehicle • Which strategy would you use to phase out petrol and diesel cars? • Given the aggressive targets for EV’s, should we be looking to mirror the ban on ICE with hybrid vehicles as well? • Do we have enough capacity on the network? • What do you believe the EV landscape will look like in 10 years’ time? • As we leave the covid pandemic and move to a more digital culture, how will this impact EV adoption? • Battery degradation, does this exist in EV’s, if so, at what levels are we seeing? • What do you like about driving your EV? What do you miss about your ICE vehicle? • What do we do with the battery once the EV is at end of life? - Ebuses and etrucks • Why is the government pushing so hard to promote ebuses / zero emission buses? • What are the barriers to adoption of ebuses currently? • How is the gov supporting operators transition to ebuses? • Is it all about zero emission from the tailpipe? • How important is renewable electricity in ebus operation? • How does ebus compare with hydrogen fuel cell buses? Is there room for both technologies? Additional resources: The Schneider electric emobility web pages: https://www.se.com/uk/en/work/solutions/for-business/automotive/evolution.jsp The Schneider Electric Utilities web pages: https://www.se.com/uk/en/work/solutions/for-business/electric-utilities/ Smart Grid pages - https://www.se.com/uk/en/work/solutions/for-business/electric-utilities/ Smart Homes pages - https://www.se.com/uk/en/home/partners/home-builders/

Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspired them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Gordon Frederick Coggon, author of The Life of a Yorkshire Lad, which came out in December 2020. Gordon's book is the story of his life, from growing up in a small Yorkshire village to the present day, and includes a detailed account of his time in the RAF on Christmas Island in the 1950s, when he witnessed some of the UK Government's nuclear tests. In our conversation Gordon talks about how boredom led to him writing his life story, why writers need to have thick skins and how he went about completing his memoir at 82 in order to support the work of LABRATS. --More About Gordon Frederick Coggon Born in 1938 near Doncaster, Gordon Frederick Coggon’s life experiences range from seasickness on a North Sea fishing trawler and building drilling rigs to witnessing the explosion of the United Kingdom’s only true hydrogen bomb at Christmas Island in the 1950s. After a long second career driving buses and HGVs, and having survived cancer and diabetes, Gordon finally retired at the age of 71. In 2020, and now aged 82, Gordon found himself locked down during the Covid-19 pandemic and ready to share the story of this Yorkshire lad’s extraordinary life. Buy The Life of a Yorkshire Lad on Amazon LABRATS International ---Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com

In 2016, 27% of European road transport emissions came from HGVs. Two means of reducing carbon emissions from the trucking and bus industries are using LNG and hydrogen. In this episode of the alternative energy podcast from ICIS, market reporter Laura Mendes discusses both fuels as a means of decarbonising the transport sector with lead hydrogen reporter Jake Stones and senior market reporter Clare Pennington.

Leon Daniels' lunchtime guest is Elizabeth de Jong from Logistics UK. Their starter sees them mull over working-from-home and its benefits, before they move onto the main course where they chat about the changes in logistics and deliveries this year. They debate why the government should regard freight and logistics as part of the country's critical infrastructure and how to get more talent into the industry. Elizabeth maps out what to do and why it's backed by a strong business case. Alternatives to diesel HGVs, how to make a pathway for their phase out and the pressure to speed-up transport decarbonisation is chewed over. During dessert they delve into Brexit and - with only days to go before ‘B-Day' - discuss how ready logistics is. An economist by background, Elizabeth has a strong track record of leading successful policy teams. She has over 20 years of experience at a senior level in the transport sector which includes consultancy, business analysis, programme management, policy development and policy delivery.   She joined Logistics UK in July 2017 from Rail Delivery Group where she was Director of Policy, and prior to that worked at the Department for Transport.   At Logistics UK she is responsible for UK, Regional, EU and International Policy, Public Affairs, Research & Information and the Member Advice Centre. 

Wanna split £100? You get £50 free AND save money on 100% green electricity by moving to Octopus Energy. Plus I get £50 to support this podcast but ONLY if you do it by using my unique referral code. I moved to Octopus recently and had been putting it off for ages,  but I kicked myself for not doing it sooner, as it’s literally a 5 minute job to give them your details.   Click here: https://share.octopus.energy/free-puma-452   On today’s podcast: UK confirm 2030 ban for new petrol and diesel vehicles Becomes first major car market to bring forward ban to 2030 Massive investment in charging and incentives How UK compares to rest of the world What key figures said in reaction today     Show #932   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Wednesday 18th November. 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.   UK BECOMES EARLIEST MAJOR CAR MARKET TO ANNOUNCE 2030 COMBUSTION BAN The UK will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, 10 years earlier than previously announced, as part of a 10 Point plan announced by our Prime Minister today. Boris Johnson is calling this the "green industrial revolution" as wind power, nuclear, hydrogen and Carbon Capture and Storage all got promoted today part of our legally binding goal to hit emissions targets.   £1.3bn of cash will be injected into new car charging infrastructure and £580m for EV grants to encourage buyers into new models. However one point to note is that hybrids are allowed until 2035 if they travel significant range on electric. That range? Not announced today.     It's a bold move that will give the market a clear sense of direction. It allows for investment in skills training from auto technicians to emergency responders. For fleet buyers to run cost analysis. For towns and cities to press on with plans for zero-emission zones to clear up the air around our kids schools. For charging companies to justify extra investment from their investors.     Here's the plan: "Backing our world-leading car manufacturing bases including in the West Midlands, North East and North Wales to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, and transforming our national infrastructure to better support electric vehicles."     Following extensive consultation with car manufacturers and sellers, the Prime Minister has confirmed that the UK will end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030, ten years earlier than planned. However we will allow the sale of hybrid cars and vans that can drive a significant distance with no carbon coming out of the tailpipe until 2035.   The UK car industry already manufactures a significant proportion of electric vehicles in Europe, including one of the most popular models in the world.   To support this acceleration, the Prime Minister has announced:   £1.3 billion to accelerate the rollout of chargepoints for electric vehicles in homes, streets and on motorways across England, so people can more easily and conveniently charge their cars. £582 million in grants for those buying zero or ultra-low emission vehicles to make them cheaper to buy and incentivise more people to make the transition. Nearly £500 million to be spent in the next four years for the development and mass-scale production of electric vehicle batteries, as part of our commitment to provide up to £1 billion, boosting international investment into our strong manufacturing bases including in the Midlands and North East. This will help protect and create thousands of new jobs, particularly in the Midlands, North East, and North Wales.   We will also launch a consultation on the phase out of new diesel HGVs to put the UK in the vanguard of zero emission freight. No date has been set yet.         So how does the UK compare? California have set the aim of banning fossil cars and trucks by 2035. Whilst that was an executive order, it's still intent. Norway already has around 75% of new vehicles having a plug socket, almost half of all the new cars sold in the first half of 2020 were fully electric.  This is a country built, in part, on oil and gas revenue. And they have an even more ambitious target. 2025 is the date set parliamentary goal for only zero-emission cars, light vehicles and urban buses being sold.   Some German cities already ban older diesels. In China they want 50% of new car sales to be NEV by 2035. India is consulting their vehicle makers on a 2030 ban for new vehicles. Scotland was 2032 before today's announcement, we'll see if they come in line with the PM's ambitions. Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Ireland all 2030. In France and Spain it's currently 2040 but as countries like the UK make these promises, we'll be watched closely to see if green policies are vote winners, or vote losers. Sorry for being cynical! And you’ll notice I've said nothing of Eastern Europe, Russia, Africa, South America, Australia, any kind of U.S. policy which aligns all 50 states.   Why is ambition policy so important? Because there ARE places where it has already been achieved. Shenzhen in Southern China has the largest electric fleet of buses and taxis in the world. They started in the lawmaking 2008 and the buses hit the road from 2010, to improve air quality. And if you want to buy a petrol car, you have to enter a government lottery, or auction. But you can buy an EV any time you want. Money and technology followed policy.     Boris Johnson wrote yesterday for the Financial Times: "we’ll invest more than £2.8bn in electric vehicles, lacing the land with charging points and creating long-lasting batteries in UK gigafactories. This will allow us to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans in 2030. However, we will allow the sale of hybrid cars and vans that can drive a significant distance with no carbon coming out of the tailpipe until 2035.  On Wednesday I will meet UK businesses to discuss their contribution. We plan to provide clear timetables for the clean energy we will procure, details of the regulations we will change, and the carbon prices that we will put on emissions. I will establish a “task force net zero” committed to reaching net zero by 2050, and through next year’s COP26 summit we will urge countries and companies around the world to join us in delivering net zero globally. Green and growth can go hand-in-hand. So let us meet the most enduring threat to our planet with one of the most innovative and ambitious programmes of job-creation we have known."   https://www.ft.com/content/6c112691-fa2f-491a-85b2-b03fc2e38a30   What can we do to help people get into an EV. The U.S. has a $7500 federal tax break for manufacturers who haven't yet sold 200k vehicles - something which many say now unfairly hinders the early adopters who took the risks, like Tesla and GM. So that may change under a Biden administration to boost domestic EV production - a 'Made In America' rebate? In France there's up to 12,000Euros off a new EV if you also scrap an old combustion car. What would make you buy an EV?   For fleets it's Total Cost of Ownership. And so many them are more than ahead of the general public on this. Fleet buyers can see that when you factor in cheaper electricity, they save money with EVs. Large fleet will take a long time to change over, and many do it in step with adding charging at depots or where vehicles are kept often overnight.     Jim Holder is the Editorial director, Haymarket Automotive: "So, new EVs and PHEVs only from 2030, just EVs from 2035. Nothing to fear from the ambition, plenty of challenges in the execution. Huge hurdles ahead, but those that should know say it’s entirely doable with the right investment and mindset. Can we be world-leading? Why not..."   Jonny Smith @CarPErvert: "New piston cars banned in UK from 2030. As I said before, the key word here is new. EV charging is improving every quarter, as car ranges improve. Interesting petrol cars will survive for occasional amusement, EVs do bulk of the miles. I'm cool with that.   Autocar said: "So far, individual manufacturers have been mainly mute on the changes and their effects, although their collective body, the SMMT, called them “extremely concerning” while issuing a broad welcome. BMW has given voice, noting that the UK is only one of its 140 markets and somewhat of a lone voice, but it expects to be well able to supply UK-compliant cars when the law changes."   And Mike Hawes is the head of a lobby group which many car makers, interesting not TEsla, are part of. His job is to speak on their behalf and, as is the point of a trade association, sometimes to say things the car makers don't want to be saying directly themselves. He told the BBC   Andy Eastlake, Managing Director - Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership: “Its clear and ambitious but we believe necessary and achievable, if we work in partnership!”"   Keith Johnston, Cofounder greentech biz @urbaneleclondon  retractable on-st charging hubs."As we scale up for the 2030 ban, we need on-street fast charging infrastructure that "reduces the streetscape impact of charge points, maintaining accessibility of the pavement for pedestrians""   Chris Stark, Chief Executive of the UK's Climate Change Committee: "The 2030 commitment to phase-out sales of petrol and diesel cars and vans is *massive*. It’s a transport commitment, a consumer commitment, and an industry commitment. Crucially, it will drive fundamental change in the whole energy system. So its impact can’t be overstated."   Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) Scotland: "The move towards electric transportation can play its part, and that should include phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2025, instead of the current target of 2032."   Adam Vaughan. Chief reporter, @newscientist: "On petrol/diesel ban, there is a big concession to the motoring industry - govt appears to be allowing new plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to be sold until 2035, judging from language. (e.g. so ones Mistubishi Outlander PHEV okay, mild hybrids like old Toyota Prius prob not)"   Some of the madness media coverage: "The law on having a petrol or diesel car is set to change". https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/law-having-petrol-diesel-car-19299959         IN conclusion: it's unquestionably a good thing.  The devil is in the detail. What do they mean by allowing hybrids which do a significant distance? Is that 10 miles, or 100 miles? And here's the key thing - it's only for new vehicles. And it's 9 years away. EVs are more silicon valley than detroit. It's hard for us, and it's part of human nature, to comprehend the pace of innovation. We either tend to massively under estimate or over estimate innovation. It’s 2020 and I’m still waiting for my hoverboard. And yet the phone I carry around with me is the stuff of science fiction.   So what phone were you using 9 years ago? The iPhone 3G (and apps you could download from the recently launched App Store), Blackberry Bold, Google's Nexus One, Nokia's Symbian-powered N8. We know from VW's plans to sell 20 million EV's a year by 2030, from China's aggressive EV industry, from Tesla's plan to become their own cell maker which allows for a range of 500, 600, 700 miles. And that's probably by 2025, another 5 years after that it will just be normal.   Battery costs have come down over the last 10 years form $1000/kWh to $100kWh. That's the most expensive part of an EV and costs are coming down. EVs are already cheaper to buy than combustion cars when you factor in running costs and lack of servicing over a typical ownership period. Soon, cheaper to buy. At that point you don't need state of national governments to be involved. Economics takes over. The pound in your pocket, the dollar in your wallet is stronger than anything else. EVs are better in every way, and if the trend of the last 10 years continues, soon they're cheaper to buy.   Finally, I'll conclude with perception. I'm interested in this, and so you are because you've got to the end, but most people are busy having a life. They'll read the headlines - "petrol cars being banned!" - and that will impact buying decisions and residual prices. Who's buying a diesel car today when they're going to be worth nothing when you come to sell it. Maybe not reality, but perception.   What do you think? 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FOLLOW UP: SMART MOTORWAYS REVIEWThe review, ordered by the Transport Secretary, has been completed. The findings recommend removing hard shoulders being used as live lanes, increasing the number of refuge points, increase the number of Highways England traffic officer patrols, increase the roll-out of stopped vehicle detection cameras. To read more, click the Autocar article here. To read the Government’s action plan click the link here.CORONAVIRUS PRODUCTION UPDATETo see how manufacturing has been impacted in the UK and Europe, click the Automotive News Europe section here.BUDGET 2020Last week, which feels so very long ago, the Chancellor of the Exchequer unveiled a spending spree on motoring related matters. But it is not all good news. To learn more, click the Autocar article here and for further analysis, click the Parkers article here. On the back of some of the Government’s sneakiness, three car companies are topping up the Plug-In Car Grant back to previous levels, but for a short time only, to see more, click the Motoring Research article here.LEEDS’S CLEAN AIR ZONE LAUNCHES SEPTEMBERFrom 28 September 2020, the Leeds Clean Air Zone (CAZ) will be in force. The zone was meant to go live in January, but due to delays from a government system, this has been put back. Buses, HGVs, coaches, taxis and private hire vehicles are covered. To read more and see where the CAZ will be, click the Motoring Research article here.LAWRENCE STROLL TAKES BIGGER STAKE IN ASTON MARTINThe consortium, led by Lawrence Stroll, has agreed to increase its investment in Aston Martin but will take a larger portion of the company, as a result. The new deal, if approved by shareholders, will mean that 25% of the company will be acquired. To read more, click the Autocar article here.ARRIVAL TO OPEN NEW FACTORYThe UK based electric vehicle company Arrival has announced that it will be opening a new factory in Oxfordshire, due to be up and running by 2021. This is more good news following the recent investment in Arrival. To read more, click the MTDMFG article here.MOTORWAY LIFTED TO FIX BRIDGEIn order to repair the now rusting steel centres of the bridge on the M60, near Didsbury, the road is being lifted 5mm on a temporary basis. This is part of the efforts to fix all the supports to the 200-metre long structure. 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 PODCASTFORMULA E: SEASON SUSPENDEDFormula E and the FIA have announced the suspension of the current season for an initial two month period, in the wake of the effects of coronavirus. To read more, click the announcement here.WRC: RALLY MEXICO Sebastien Ogier won the shortened Rally Mexico, which ended on Saturday. Ogier was very unhappy the event even took place. Second was Tänak and Suninen was third. To read more about the results click the Dirt Fish article here. Also, there is a Driver Rating article, which you can get to by clicking here. The final link is to see some glorious photographs from the event, which you can see by clicking here.ESPORTS FILLS LIVE MOTORSPORT GAPA hastily created race, called the Esports All-Star Battle, took place at the weekend. This included sim racing specialists and real-word racers going head to head. There was a peak of 52,000 viewers live, with more than 550,000 watching the replay within 24 hours. The Race is now planning a two-pronged series, one set for sim racers and the other for the real-word racers. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here. For more information on The Race’s series, click the link here.LUNCHTIME READ: JOINING DOTS THAT AREN’T THEREThis week we are recommending you read an article from Nir Kahn, who discusses creativity in using existing items in an innovative way. To read this excellent piece, click the LinkedIn link here.LIST OF THE WEEK: FIVE WAYS TO GET YOUR PETROLHEAD KICKS IN SELF-ISOLATIONSuper Unleaded has produced an article helping those of us who are fans of the motor vehicle still get some enjoyment if you have to self-isolate. To be inspired click the link here. Alan also recommends removing an engine from Toyota Yaris, but that may be a little extreme for some of us.AND FINALLY: THE FIVE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS AT GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2019We leave you with a video of the wonderful 2019 Goodwood Revival, as we conclude this week’s episode. Reminding us all of happier times. To watch, click the Goodwood link here.

FOLLOW UP: MORE PORSCHE RAIDSStuttgart public prosecutors have raided Porsche once more, connected with diesel emission manipulation, according to reports from Greg Kable. After four more members of staff were accused of being involved, this takes the total up to seven for Porsche.FOLLOW UP: VW AND VZBZ AGREE TO SETTLEMENTAfter being told to return to the negotiating table, by the courts, Volkswagen and the consumer group VZBZ has agreed on a payout of £698 million to German consumers. To read more, click the Autocar article here.GENEVA MOTORSHOW CANCELLEDFollowing the Swiss Government’s announcement to ban major events, GIMS had no choice but to cancel the motor show. There has been quite a bit of hoo-ha over how this was handled and it does not appear exhibitors will be able to recoup their outlay. Alan reminds us all that motor shows are not just for the journalists. To read more, click the Automotive News Europe article here.FRENCH CAR SHOWS RESCHEDULEDDue to Covid-19, major gatherings are being banned in France, which means some car shows are having to be rescheduled. To read more, click The Connecxion article here.DEUTSCHE POST SCRAPS EV DELIVERY VANDeutsche Post will cease production of the electric delivery vehicle they were building in partnership with Ford, the reason given is the huge losses the project has cost the company. To read more, click the Bloomberg article here.MOVE MOBILITY CONFERENCEAlan wished he was able to attend events such as the MOVE Conference, that took place a couple of weeks ago, however, as he can’t we have to refer to other’s write-ups, this time Daniel Puddicombe is the lucky one who was at the mobility event. To read more, click the Company Car Today link here and go to page 9.COVENTRY NOT INTRODUCING CLEAN AIR ZONEThanks to plans put to the Government, Coventry will not be implementing a Clean Air Zone (CAZ), as part of their efforts to tackle air quality issues. The council argued that introducing a CAZ would have worsened the air quality for many residential areas. There will be a ban, in certain areas, of polluting vehicles and HGVs but these are part of a wider set of initiatives which it is hoped will reduce pollution. To read more, click the Fleet News article here.One of the more interesting trials is offering drivers of older and more polluting vehicles mobility credits, in exchange for scrapping their car. These credits will be usable in car share schemes, pay for public transport, taxis, bike share schemes and the likes. The idea is to encourage people to get around but not think the car is the first answer. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here.SUPERMARKET EV CHARGE POINTS DOUBLE IN TWO YEARSThanks to partnership initiatives, between charge point companies and supermarkets, the number of charging points we can take advantage of whilst shopping has doubled in the last two years. To read more, click the ZapMap article here.20MPH SPEED LIMIT INTRODUCED TO LONDON STREETSA 20mph speed limit has been introduced in London, by Transport for London (TfL), in a bid to reduce deaths and serious injuries. TfL manages about 5% of the roads in London, so the actual number affected is quite small and many are questioning how much difference the new speed limit will make. To read more and find out exactly which streets are covered by this move, click the Sky News article here.COMPETITION TIME!We are offering you the chance to win a copy of James Ruppert, he of Bangernomics fame, latest book Demotorized: The 200 Year War on the Motorist. Listen to the show to hear what the question is, then click through this link to send us your answer. Don’t forget to put COMPETITION in the subject line.The winner will be randomly selected and announced on Tuesday 10 March 2020 episode. Good luck!FORMULA E: MARRAKESH Starting on pole, Antonio Felix da Costa was the eventual winner of the Marrakesh E-Prix, fending off Max Guenther and Jean-Eric Vergne. This was his first win for DS Techeetah, and the first-ever double podium for the team. This was the ninth different winner in the last nine races. To read more, click the e-racing365 article here. To watch the highlights video, click the link here.BLOODHOUND SSC HAS ONE MONTH TO BE SAVEDThe owner of Bloodhound, Ian Warhurst, who rescued the car and project from receivership in 2018, has made it clear that more money is needed if the project is to be completed. If no new investment can be found in the next month, the project will be wound up. To find out more, click the BBC News article here.LUNCHTIME READ: IT’S TIME TO LET GO OF COMMUTER CULTUREThis Jalopnik article argues the point that when we think about commuting, we need to stop thinking the car is the number one solution. This isn’t an anti-car rant, more an anti-commute rant. Considering the current worries over the spread of Covid-19, how using public transport may impact the spread of the virus, this is an interesting argument. To read more, click the Jalopnik article here.LIST OF THE WEEK: GIMS2020Our List of the Week is in fact, a montage of the week. Radical Mag has put together a behind the scenes montage of the Geneva Motor Show, letting us see how chaotic setting up and then taking down a trade show is. To see the photos, click the link here. To watch the video Alan mentioned, click the YouTube link here.AND FINALLY: HENRY CATCHPOLE DRIVES A SINGERJoin us, in becoming green-eyed with jealousy as we watch Henry Catchpole drive a wonderful Singer Porsche on a stunning bit of US road. There are times you can dislike someone who you admire, this is one of those times thanks to the Green-Eyed Monster! To watch this brilliant video, click the link here.

In this podcast Miss Jones and Ms Marris discuss the article which can be found on https://www.issuesonline.co.uk -> Net-zero – the UK’s contribution to stopping global warming.The article explains the actions the UK will take to Combat Climate Change. We then discuss with students (5 mins) what they think of Climate Change and how we can help get to net-zero. "This report responds to a request from the Governments of the UK, Wales and Scotland, asking the Committee to reassess the UK’s long-term emissions targets. Our new emissions scenarios draw on ten new research projects, three expert advisory groups, and reviews of the work of the IPCC and others. The conclusions are supported by detailed analysis published in the Net Zero Technical Report that has been carried out for each sector of the economy, plus consideration of F-gas emissions and greenhouse gas removals. The report’s key findings are that: The Committee on Climate Change recommends a new emissions target for the UK: net-zero greenhouse gases by 2050. In Scotland, we recommend a net-zero date of 2045, reflecting Scotland’s greater relative capacity to remove emissions than the UK as a whole. In Wales, we recommend a 95% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050. A net-zero GHG target for 2050 will deliver on the commitment that the UK made by signing the Paris Agreement. It is achievable with known technologies, alongside improvements in people’s lives, and within the expected economic cost that Parliament accepted when it legislated the existing 2050 target for an 80% reduction from 1990. However, this is only possible if clear, stable and well-designed policies to reduce emissions further are introduced across the economy without delay. Current policy is insufficient for even the existing targets. How can the UK reach net-zero GHGs? Scenarios for UK net-zero GHGs in 2050 It is impossible to predict the exact mix of technologies and behaviours that will best meet the challenge of reaching net-zero GHG emissions, but our analysis in this report gives an improved understanding of what a sensible mix might look like. Including: Resource and energy efficiency that reduce demand for energy across the economy. Without these measures the required amounts of low-carbon power, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) would be much higher. In many, though not all, cases they reduce overall costs. Some societal choices that lead to a lower demand for carbon-intensive activities, for example an acceleration in the shift towards healthier diets with reduced consumption of beef, lamb and dairy products. Extensive electrification, particularly of transport and heating, supported by a major expansion of renewable and other low-carbon power generation. The scenarios involve around a doubling of electricity demand, with all power produced from low-carbon sources (compared to 50% today). That could for example require 75 GW of offshore wind in 2050, compared to 8 GW today and 30 GW targeted by the Government’s sector deal by 2030. 75 GW of offshore wind would require up to 7,500 turbines and could fit within 1–2% of the UK seabed, comparable to the area of sites already leased for wind projects by the Crown Estate. Development of a hydrogen economy to service demands for some industrial processes, for energy-dense applications in long-distance HGVs and ships, and for electricity and heating in peak periods. By 2050, a new low-carbon industry is needed with UK hydrogen production capacity of comparable size to the UK’s current fleet of gas-fired power stations. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) in industry, with bioenergy (for GHG removal from the atmosphere), and very likely for hydrogen and electricity production. CCS is a necessity not an option. The scenarios involve aggregate annual capture and storage of 75–175 MtCO₂ in 2050, which would require a major CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure servicing at least five clusters and with some CO₂ transported by ships or heavy goods vehicles. Changes in the way we farm and use our land to put much more emphasis on carbon sequestration and biomass production. Enabled by healthier diets and reductions in food waste, our scenarios involve a fifth of UK agricultural land shifting to tree planting, energy crops and peatland restoration. Taken together, these measures would reduce UK emissions by 95–96% from 1990 to 2050. Tackling the remaining 4–5% would require some use of options that currently appear more speculative. That could involve greater shifts in diet and land use alongside more limited aviation demand growth, a large contribution from emerging technologies to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere (e.g. ‘direct air capture’), or successful development of a major supply of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels (e.g. produced from algae or renewable power). The scenarios involve additional reductions in the UK’s consumption emissions as they include measures like resource efficiency that cut emissions from production overseas as well as in the UK. However, consumption emissions will only reach net-zero once the rest of the world’s territorial emissions are also reduced to net-zero. At this point the UK can expect to pay slightly more to cover the costs of low-carbon production of the goods we import. The above information is reprinted with kind permission from Committee on Climate Change." Bibliography Committee on Climate Change (2019). Net-zero – the UK’s contribution to stopping global warming, Issues:Climate Change 357, pp.36-37. Have your say in the comments below, during tutor time or get in touch via our twitter @lounge_learning. Don't forget to visit https://www.issuesonline.co.uk to discover more on the topic or read the book whilst in the Learning Lounge.

Show #634   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Thursday 7th November 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.   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.   PORSCHE IS SETTING UP ELECTRIC CAR INSURANCE FOR THE TAYCAN "With the launch of the Taycan, Porsche Financial Services is now offering not only established motor vehicle insurance but also a policy specially tailored to electric cars." reports electrive: "According to the press release, the new policy supplements the existing Porsche CarPolicy with, for example, special protection for the battery and charging station as well as mobility protection. Porsche did not give any information on the policy’s costs or detailed conditions in the press release."   “A highlight of ‘E-Cover’ is the original price protection for the battery in the event of damage. Extensive cyber protection is another innovative component of the product”.   https://www.electrive.com/2019/11/07/porsche-is-setting-up-electric-car-insurance-for-the-taycan/   MAERSK TO PILOT 600 KWH CONTAINERIZED BATTERY SYSTEM ON CONTAINER SHIP "A containerized 600 kWh marine battery system will be installed in a trial on board the Maersk Cape Town in December 2019 to improve vessel performance and reliability while reducing CO2 emissions." says Green Car Congress: "Propelling marine vessels with battery power alone is still years away from being a technically- and economically-viable option, Maersk says. However marine battery systems can be used to improve the efficiency of a vessel’s onboard electrical systems such as the Maersk Cape Town’s generators. By maintaining the vessel’s auxiliary generators at a more optimal load, and avoiding running generators when not needed, overall fuel consumption can be reduced."   https://www.greencarcongress.com/2019/11/20191107-maersk.html   PRICES AND SPECS REVEALED FOR CITROËN C5 AIRCROSS HYBRID "Citroën has launched a plug-in hybrid version of its C5 Aircross SUV, bringing CO2 emissions of 39g/km and a 31-mile electric-only range to aid fleets looking to go greener." according to Fleetworld:" Priced from £35,340 and starting deliveries in mid-2020, the C5 Aircross Hybrid combines a PureTech 180hp petrol engine, a 109hp electric motor and an ë-EAT8 automatic gearbox. with a 100% electric range of up to 31 miles / 50km, The 13.2kWh battery is covered by an eight-year / 100,000 mile warranty to guarantee up to 70% of its charge capacity, and can be charged in less than two hours thanks to the standard 7.4KW on board charger."   https://fleetworld.co.uk/prices-and-specs-revealed-for-citroen-c5-aircross-hybrid/   DTM REVEALS A 1,000 HP CONCEPT FOR AN ALL-ELECTRIC RACING SERIES DTM—also known as Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters—has introduced a 1,000 horsepower concept of the future for what will inevitably be an all-electric (or an all-hydrogen) series. That’s a pretty massive upgrade from the series’ current 600 HP combustion engines." reports Jalopnik: "A press release makes it very clear that this newer, more eco-friendly series will run alongside DTM without actually replacing it just yet. DTM’s promoter ITR is pretty keen on keeping both series around as long as possible."   MERCEDES-BENZ CHIEF CONFIRMS ALL-ELECTRIC G-CLASS WAGON IN THE WORKS "Ola Källenius, chairman of Daimler and head of Mercedes-Benz, confirmed today that the company will produce an all-electric version of the iconic G-Class wagon." says Fred at Electrek: "The introduction of a G-Class wagon — rated at 14 miles per gallon ­— would transform one of Mercedes’ biggest gas guzzlers into a zero-emissions vehicle. Källenius mentioned that there had been discussions to eliminate the iconic model. Apparently, instead, it will be electrified."   https://electrek.co/2019/11/07/mercedes-benz-chief-confirms-all-electric-g-class-wagon-in-the-works/   ELECTRIFICATION FOR TRUCKING FROM TEVVA "On Wednesday, electric commercial vehicle pioneer Tevva unveiled its Electrify initiative, aiming to drive the electrification of medium-duty HGVs through the deployment of up to 50 electric trucks across the United Kingdom and Europe over the next six months." according to GreenBiz: "Tevva has developed a package of EV technologies tailored for HGV vehicles, including battery packs, fleet management systems and advanced cloud-based software that uses geofencing capabilities to autonomously control a range extender and ensure vehicles can switch to zero-emissions mode to optimize efficiency and minimize air pollution in built-up areas."   https://www.greenbiz.com/article/poo-and-power-electrification-and-manure-offer-competing-paths-decarbonize-hgvs     2020 HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC RANGE BOOSTED TO 170 MILES FOR VERY EFFICIENT EV "The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric gets a big range boost—up to 170 EPA-rated miles, according to results posted Tuesday by the federal agency." says Green Car Reports: "The pack goes up from 28 kwh in the 2019 model to about 38 kwh in the 2020 model.  EPA test info also confirm that the U.S.-spec Ioniq Electric will get the same motor upgrade given to versions in other markets—raising output to 134 hp (100 kw), from 118 hp (88 kw)."   https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1125897_2020-hyundai-ioniq-electric-range-boosted-to-170-miles-for-very-efficient-ev   FORD MUSTANG-INSPIRED ELECTRIC CROSSOVER CAUGHT ALMOST CAMO FREE "The Ford Mustang-inspired electric SUV unveiling is scheduled for November 17, ahead of the LA Auto Show, but we already obtained photos of a barely disguised prototype." says InsideEVs: "It seems that the new long-range electric Ford is more like a crossover than an actual SUV. Size and shape probably will put it in the same segment as the Tesla Model Y."   https://insideevs.com/news/381083/ford-mustang-inspired-mach-e-bev/   FORMER DAIMLER CEO PRAISES TESLA, BUT SAYS GERMANS REMAIN PERMANENTLY AHEAD Former Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche recently shared his thoughts on the electric car revolution and the part played by American electric car maker Tesla. Now retired and without commitments to a specific automaker, Zetsche freely praised Elon Musk, stating that he adores the daring Tesla CEO." says Simon Alvarez at Teslarati: "Thus, despite his admiration for Elon Musk, Zetsche believes that established automakers will be permanently ahead. Volkswagen, BMW, and Daimler are all making big moves on electromobility."   https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-vs-daimler-electric-vehicle-race-dieter-zetsche/     QUESTION OF THE WEEK The MYEV.com Question Of The Week…   What do you prefer, the carrot or the stick? 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A new system of queuing lorries if there are delays at Dover has been tested out on the M20. Operation Brock was put into place at 6am and is replacing the old Operation Stack. HGVs heading to the port have been using the coastbound stretch of the M20 between Junctions 8 and 9 - a contraflow's been in place for all other traffic on the London bound carriageway, with two lanes in each direction. https://www.kentonline.co.uk/

On the first show of 2019 the chaps start with some Follow Up. VW is being sued by a German State Government, IAV pleads guilty in the US in connection with #Dieselgate, Ghosn is rearrested, two senior Nissan execs take some leave, Ghosn appears in court to refute claims against him, December and 2018 New Car Registrations are down, New Year's Honours for some special car people, London launches a van scrappage scheme, Tottenham Court Road to ban all but buses and bikes from March, Greater Manchester may bring in charges for LGV and HGVs, BMW to face criminal proceedings in Korea, Takata airbag recall still slow in the UK, Highways England doesn't like touchscreens in cars, Formula E is back at the weekend and so is the Rookie Test, Hyundai WRC gets a new boss, an excellent Lunchtime Read from Jalopnik and the cars and props from Fast and Furious Live are up for auction.

This time on Alfred, the podcast for Shaftesbury, The Vale and Chase areas of North Dorset and West Wiltshire: News to cheer Shaftesbury cheese lovers! A much-loved cheesemonger is coming back to town - and this time she’s going mobile! Alfred talks with Carolyn Hopkins, former manager of Turnbull’s, about cheese choices and the town’s passion for Gorgonzola. (00:25) How West End theatre and Covent Garden opera, relayed live from London, has boosted Motcombe Memorial Hall’s finances. Alfred attends the meeting where villagers debate the proposals for a second hall. (06:22) There’s free yoga in Shaftesbury on Saturdays throughout August. The organiser guarantees that you’ll feel better. Find out why she’s doing it and how Kirsty could improve your life. (11:04) New good causes will get cash from Shaftesbury Carnival. Alfred chats with co-chairman Derek Beer. And Derek offers tips on how to drum up volunteer support. (15:35) Shaftesbury oldest known artefact, found on Castle Hill, could be 500 million years older than previously thought. Alfred chats with Somerset and Dorset Finds Liaison Officer, Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen, the expert who dated it. (19:23) What’s next for the Melbury Abbas campaign to stop lorries blocking the narrow road through the village? Alfred chats with campaign leader William Kenealy about the support locals have received, what the group has learned and what can be done to deal with the HGVs. (22:05)

Tenor Alfie Boe, poet John Agard, writer Allan Jenkins, and comedian and writer Katy Brand join Libby Purves. Alfie Boe is one of our most popular tenors. He is starring as Billy Bigelow in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel alongside Katherine Jenkins at ENO's London Coliseum. He has performed in opera and musical theatre alike, from Baz Luhrmann's La Boheme on Broadway to leading the cast of Les Miserables in the West End. The youngest of nine children, he left school to work as a mechanic before being plucked off the shop-floor to stardom. Carousel is at ENO's London Coliseum. John Agard is a poet. Winner of the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry, his new show Roll Over Atlantic is a reimagining of the voyage of Christopher Columbus and his discovery of the 'New World'. Born and educated in Guyana, John came to the UK in 1977. His most famous poems explore identity and belonging and he writes for children as well as adults and is well known for his skill in performing poetry. Roll Over Atlantic is on tour. Allan Jenkins is the editor of the Observer Food Monthly. In his memoir, Plot 29, he recounts his life growing up in foster care with his brother Christopher. Their foster father introduced them to the joys of growing flowers which triggered Allan's lifelong love of gardening. As the boys grew up, their lives took different paths and Allan began to search for the answers to questions about his past. His book follows the course of a year in which he traces the story of his birth parents and finds solace tending his London allotment. Plot 29 - A Memoir is published by Fourth Estate. Katy Brand is an award-winning comedian, writer and actor. She is taking part in the Red Nose African Convoy acting as one of the outriders to a convoy of HGVs travelling from Kenya to Uganda to deliver supplies to Comic Relief funded projects. Katy's show I Was a Teenage Christian explores her youthful fascination with evangelical Christianity. The Red Nose African Convoy is broadcast on BBC One. I Was a Teenage Christian is on tour from May. Producer: Annette Wells.

There were nearly 15,000 safeguarding alerts in England last year over alleged abuse in elderly care homes. Families say the system to protect vulnerable adults sometimes doesn't work. Also, one in 3 HGVs stopped in roadside safety checks has mechanical defects so serious the vehicle is taken off the road. A number of trucks are also found to be overweight.

This week we look forward to visiting the restful oasis that is Whisby Nature Park - but instead find ourselves cowering on a grass verge as HGVs whizz past, as we discover that our usually trusty map has lied to us!  Instead, the grid turns out to be dominated by caravans, barbed-wire fences and a bypass.  Paul reminisces about his short-lived Kayaking adventures, whilst Jonny reveals his not unreasonable disinclination towards defecating within earshot of loved ones.Meanwhile, Paul talks to George Hazelwood of grid-based business Hazelwood Ski World, Tref gets poetical about the lakes through the seasons, and Jo does a sterling job of bringing us the history of what at first seems an unpromising grid for historical investigation.  All this, plus another round of A Question of Lincoln.

In this short driving lesson video I want to illustrate a common reason why people fail the DSA driving test, failing to deal with a meeting traffic situation safely.Don't rush towards on-coming vehicles especially large HGVs or buses even if you have the right of way, as they tend to use their size to barge and intimidate other road users including learners displaying 'L' plates.For more bite sized tips visit the UKADI facebook page.Subscribe by email to get free driving lesson videos sent to your inbox.Add Driving School videos to your Feed Reader