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Wednesday, 17 November 2021

BBC News

• Supply chain crisis: Japan's export growth slows as car production slidesShipments of cars fell sharply as the global computer chip shortage has impacted the motor industry.

Financial Times

• Uber remains a bellwether for uncertain timesRide-sharing company demonstrates how currents in global economy are shifting

The Guardian

• Electric cars are not a magic bullet for air pollution | LetterSarah Woolnough from the British Lung Foundation on why fewer vehicles are a better solution, not just cleaner onesThe benefits of switching to electric vehicles to clean up our toxic air has been given much airtime, both at Cop26 and by the UK government in recent weeks (‘What if we just gave up cars?’: Cop26 leaders urged to dream big, 10 November). However, evidence shows that electric cars still emit PM2.5 particles, the most worrying form of air pollution for humans.The threat posed by air pollution cannot be overstated – the air we breathe can have a catastrophic effect on our health, ri...

The Telegraph

• Hit parade: the top 10 most bashed bridges in Britain

Bristol Live

• Controversial Brislington railway A4 relief road plans scrappedCampaigners want to create a "Greenway" for active travel, wildlife and community space

Other Regional Press

• Kirklees Council chiefs approve £10m plan to draw up anti-congestion scheme for Cooper BridgeThey say contentious elements can be ironed out at a later date

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• THE OPINION: All HGVs to be zero-emission by 2040Oliver Shaw, Chief Executive Officer, Kalibrate   The UK government's pledge to make all HGVs zero-emission by 2040 demonstrates the ongoing need to invest in EVs.    That said, it’s important to align, creating a joint strategy for fleet and passenger vehicles - in turn - allowing for greater society-wide EV awareness and appetite.    Although we are still in the early phases of the adoption cycle, a successful EV strategy must include not only the EV driver of today but also businesses and wider industries.    Initiatives such as unveiling a new desig...