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Friday, 04 October 2024

BBC News

• Dangerous e-bike riders 'putting town under siege'There are fears it is only a matter of time before somebody is killed by reckless e-bike riders.
• Imminent decision on new Thames Crossing expectedThe government is expected to make a decision later on whether to proceed with the expected £8.3bn construction of a new lower Thames Crossing.

The Guardian

• Carmakers ramp up pressure on chancellor for EV sales subsidiesBosses say cost of complying with zero-emission vehicle mandate is ‘astronomical, and unsustainable’UK electric car sales hit a record high in September, even as bosses from big carmakers told the chancellor that government targets were putting too much pressure on the industry.The British industry sold 56,300 electric cars during the month, the highest on record, according to preliminary data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a lobby group. Continue reading...

Times Online

• Ford urges Labour to put electric car targets on pause [subscription]The carmaker says that hitting manufacturers with big fines for failing to meet quotas is counterproductive
• Put the brakes on electric subsidies. [subscription]Money is tight in 'black hole' Britain, what with Rachel Reeves apparently finding herself £22 billion short. So, here's an idea for her budget: how about bunging the car industry billions of quid?
• Cut VAT on electric cars by half, manufacturers say [subscription]The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says the EV share of the market is barely moving

Other Regional Press

• Full list of roads to be resurfaced in Gloucestershire amid £2.8m HS2 funding boostGloucestershire County Council is forging ahead with the second half of its annual resurfacing scheme. Running from April 2024 to March 2025, this year's revamping agenda benefits from an investment pot of £100m over a four-year period.

New Civil Engineer

• National Highways seeks market input on new £6bn scheme delivery frameworkNational Highways is seeking market engagement on a new £6bn framework to deliver renewals and improvements across the strategic road network (SRN).

Other News Sources

• Lower Thames Crossing estimated to bring "£40 billion to UK economy"Transport Secretary is set to rule on a Development Consent Order (DCO) for the 14.3-mile route today (4 October 2024)