Toyota Mirai in Aust (sort of); Is North Connex worth it? Fair contracts for truckies; Mini Urbanaut

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I’m David Brown

News

  1. Next-generation Toyota Mirai confirmed for Australia (1:40)
  2. NSW looks to tax electric cars (2:45)
  3. Mini creates the Urbanaut (3:41)
  4. New contract rules to reduce stress on truck drivers (4:41)
  5. e-scooters to include pedestrian detection and satellite positioning (5:43)

Interview

  • We talk to Howard Collins the Director of Operations for Transport for NSW after the opening of the latest major tunnel in Sydney. (6:53)

Interview

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Originally broadcast 21th November 2020