Overdrive

Overdrive

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Overdrive episodes

  • Overdrive: Why people tailgate; Audi Q5 and SQ5 tested; Centralized swam control
    In this program we take a look at the latest news stories including:
    • Protecting Infrastructure Corridors
    • Detecting distracted drivers
    • Why people tailgate
    • Sydney or Melbourne – who’s congestion is worse?
    • Formula E – Audi joins electric motor racing
    • Alleviating weekend traffic congestion
    We drive the second generation Audi Q5 and hot SQ5 cross-country, and discuss their very clever upgrade to their all-wheel drive system.
    And in our quirky news segment we take a look at:
    • What centralized swam control can do for autonomous cars.
    • How London is helping claustrophobics get around
    Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected]
    You can listen to previous programs and longer segments of each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service.
    Originally aired on 15th July 2017.
    30 min
  • Overdrive: Why people tailgate; Audi Q5 and SQ5 tested; Centralized swarm control
    In this program we take a look at the latest news stories including:
    • Protecting Infrastructure Corridors
    • Detecting distracted drivers
    • Why people tailgate
    • Sydney or Melbourne – who’s congestion is worse?
    • Formula E – Audi joins electric motor racing
    • Alleviating weekend traffic congestion
    We drive the second generation Audi Q5 and hot SQ5 cross-country, and discuss their very clever upgrade to their all-wheel drive system.
    And in our quirky news segment we take a look at:
    • What centralized swam control can do for autonomous cars.
    • How London is helping claustrophobics get around
    Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected]
    You can listen to previous programs and longer segments of each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service.
    Originally aired on 15th July 2017.
    30 min
  • Overdrive: Road safety; Audi Q5 and AWD, Banning robot deliveries
    We take a look at the latest news stories including:
    • European Road Safety Awards
    • Autonomous police vehicles – it’s the onboard technology that is the most interesting
    • Identifying behaviours not just counting numbers
    • Sustainable transport projects
    • Integrating data into a real-time picture
    • London Mayor’s Transport plan
    We have a couple of stories from Audi - the first is the launch of their second generation Q5 and SQ5 medium size SUV and the second is a very clever upgrade to their all-wheel drive system.
    And we take a happy look at stories including how San Francisco is looking to ban delivery robots on streets
    Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected]
    You can listen to past programs and longer segments of each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service.
    Originally aired on 8th July 2017.
    30 min
  • Quirky: Driving on wet cement
    Taking a childhood fantasy into the adult world
    And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith we take a happy, look at how we might judge a car in the future.
    A man who drives on wet cement has to pay for repairs
    Originally aired on8 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au
    4 min
  • Quirky: Robot freight deliveries
    Robotic freight may take over the footpaths.
    And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith we take a happy, look at how we might judge a car in the future.
    One official wants to ban robot deliveries in San Francisco
    Originally aired on8 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au
    15 min
  • Quirky: Robot freight deliveries
    Robotic freight may take over the footpaths.
    And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith we take a happy, look at how we might judge a car in the future.
    One official wants to ban robot deliveries in San Francisco
    Originally aired on8 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au
    7 min
  • BMW and electric vehicles
    Why Australia is so far behind with encouraging electric vehicles
    No matter what you think about global environmental issues, the very clear fact is that local pollution in our cities is harming and killing people. We need to act now.
    Electric cars will reduce local effects not only in terms of harmful gases but also in terms of noise pollution.
    Furthermore, alternative power sources for transport represent, in an increasing way jobs and growth in the future.
    So, should we actively encourage the adoption of these vehicles. And by encourage, I mean do more than just cheer from the side lines but rather provide incentives and/or infrastructure to help vehicle manufacturers promote vehicles to customers.
    Lenore Fletcher is the General Manager Corporate Communications for BMW Australia
    First broadcast on 1 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au
    19 min
  • 2017 Audi S4 – As good as a fictional space ship
    Great performance, wonderful instruments and a modern interior
    At a glance The new Audi S4 and the new Audi S4 Avant Engine -
    Newly developed 3.0 TFSI with turbocharging and direct injection: peak power of 260kW, peak torque of 500Nm at a low 1370 rpm -
    15kW more power and 60Nm more torque compared to the previous model -
    Sports car performance: from 0 to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds (Sedan), 4.9 seconds (Avant) -
    Top efficiency: Audi S4 Sedan consumes just 7.7 litres of fuel per 100 kilometre and emits 175 grams CO2 per km (Avant: 7.8 l/100km and 178 g/km) Drivetrain -
    Eight- speed tiptronic with fuel
    First broadcast on 8 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au
    9 min
  • Overdrive:News: Road safety, Audi Q5 and AWD, Banning robot deliveries
    Autonomous police vehicles, Lord May’s Transport plan
    Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program about cars and transport
    I’m David Brown
    And in this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including:
    • European Road Safety Awards
    • Autonomous police vehicles – it’s the onboard technology that is the most interesting
    • Identifying behaviours not just counting numbers
    • Sustainable transport projects
    • Integrating data into a real-time picture
    • London Mayor’s Transport plan
    We have a couple of stories from Audi
    The first is the launch of their second generation Q5 and SQ5 medium size SUV and the second is a very clever upgrade to their all-wheel drive system.
    And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith we take a happy, look at stories including:
    1. San Francisco looking to ban delivery robots on streets
    Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected]
    You can listen to longer segments of the each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service.
    Now to begin the program let’s have the news.
    Originally aired on 08 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au
    30 min

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