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Funding boost for secure and safe autonomous vehicle projects

Autonomous vehicles in the UK boosted by the announcement that four groundbreaking projects have been awarded £2.3m funding from the government.

Putting cities at the heart of the transition to zero-emission mobility

Thomas Lymes, Policy Advisor at Eurocities, spoke to International Editor Clifford Holt about the EU’s revision of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive and the role that cities can play in Europe’s transition to zero-emission mobility.

The impact of transport automation on sustainability efforts

Discussing the wider implications of transport automation on factors such as infrastructure development and human and environmental impact.

Novel development of technology for thermal-imaging sensors

New technology for inexpensive thermal-imaging sensors that function at temperatures as high as 100°C have been developed for applications such as smartphones and autonomous vehicles. 

How digital twins of cities can help to improve urban mobility

Digital twins enable city planners to test future measures in a virtual environment, shaping urban mobility sustainably and managing it efficiently.

Optimising future aircraft with the world’s lightest aerogel material

Scientists have invented a lightweight aerogel that may advance the next generation of aircraft, reducing noise and enhancing comfort.

Shifting policy towards a zero emission transport sector

Caterina Brandmayr, Green Alliance’s Head of Climate Policy, discusses what is needed from the policy sphere to foster a zero emission transport sector.

Smart financing Britain’s hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

Brian Foster, Head of Industry Finance at Siemens Financial Services, UK, discusses how hydrogen fuel cell vehicles could be financed in order to play a role in Britain’s zero carbon future.

Innovative torque vectoring system to enhance electric vehicles

A team of researchers have discovered novel techniques to advance torque vectoring that could drastically enhance the safety, range, and overall performance of electric vehicles.

Paving the way for self-driving vehicles on UK roads

Automated Lane Keeping System technology outcome means the UK could see self-driving vehicles on the roads by the end of the year.

Electric train technology increases the success of battery electric vehicles

New developments in electric train technology will increase the success and wider adoption of battery electric vehicles.

The future of urban transport

Karen Vancluysen, Secretary General of POLIS, spoke to The Innovation Platform about some of the challenges facing urban transport.

Keeping security afloat with offshore ports

Float Incorporated spoke about the developments of offshore ports and how they are an efficient means of transporting cargo.

Biofuel made from waste cooking oil could decarbonise maritime shipping

In a bid to decarbonise maritime shipping, ONE have trialled the use of its new biofuel made from waste cooking oil on a container ship.

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