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Monday, 20 November 2023

The Guardian

• Do electric cars pose a greater fire risk than petrol or diesel vehicles?The first in a series exploring the myths and realities surrounding EVsWhen a fire ripped through a car park at Luton airport last month it set off a round of speculation that an electric vehicle was to blame. The theory was quickly doused by the Bedfordshire fire service, which said the blaze appeared to have started in a diesel car.Yet the rumour refused to be quelled, spreading on social media like, well, wildfire. Even when these stories are patiently debunked, they come back as zombie myths that refuse to die. Continue reading...

Times Online

• Sadiq Khan misled public about Ulez benefits, report finds [subscription]Sadiq Khan misled the public about the benefits of London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone, according to a draft report by the advertising watchdog.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• When North Wales seafront road stretches will reopen after beach and prom worksMulti-million pound projects have been taking place between Rhos on Sea and Old Colwyn

Liverpool Echo

• Millions of drivers could be caught out with common MOT mistakes this winterDrivers need to be especially vigilant when monitoring their car this time of year

London Evening Standard

• Drivers stranded as car makers ditch spare wheels to meet emissions lawsThe RAC reviewed 313 models – ranging from the smallest superminis to the largest 4x4s – and found only eight come with a back-up wheel in the boot.

Other Regional Press

• Drivers warned new 'brake check' speed cameras to hit UK roadsThe new cameras can tell if you brake just before them

Other News Sources

• Hampshire to benefit from £132m to fix roads and potholesOn Friday, November 17, Transport Secretary Mark Harper set out the allocations of an £8.3bn national long-term plan.