Odds and Ends #63: A major electric vehicle breakthrough?!

Plus why the Democrats lost, the AI camera explosion, and more.

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Hello! It’s time for Odds and Ends, your regular round-up of the most interesting links I’ve seen this week – plus some shorter takes.

Don’t worry. you regular weekly essay will be landing tomorrow. But in the meantime, here’s some fun stuff, including:

• Astonishing details on just how critical drones are in Ukraine

• The government’s plan to shake up the regulatory state

• How AI cameras are more extensive than ever

• What the data says about why the Democrats lost

• A potentially massive EV breakthrough

• And more jaw-dropping AI-powered VFX

But first, a couple of plugs.

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For episode two of The Abundance Agenda, my new podcast about growth and progress, Martin and I talk about what’s in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, and why it’s a big victory for the YIMBYs. We also talk about progress on cultivated meat, and how maybe – just maybe – it could be on shelves in a couple of years time.

And then we’re joined by Chris Curtis, the excellent new MP for Milton Keynes North, who talks about why his hometown is embracing growth, and why people should stop being such snobs about the city.

Plus you can listen to me express genuine shock at the cost of railway infrastructure, after Martin reveals a jaw-dropping statistic.

You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, or wherever you get your podcasts. Go check it out!

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LAST CALL! Talk about timing, given the Planning Bill. My event with housing hero Anya Martin is next Tuesday, 25th March. We’re going to be talking about how the YIMBY movement has transformed British politics. There’s still a few tickets available, so come along and hang out!

Now let’s get on with the links!