Carbon fibre bogie undergoes dynamic testing at the University of Huddersfield

Freight lightens up with carbon fibre rail bogie

August 17, 2020 | Railways

The Institution of Railway Research has broken new ground with the development of lightweight freight bogies using new materials. The world’s fir... read more
Aston University trials Vehicle-to-Grid system

Vehicle to Grid demonstration takes place at Aston

April 30, 2020 | Renewable Energy Generation

Birmingham's Aston University was host to a recent demonstration of the capabilities of using EVs to feed the electricity grid. The VIGIL (VehIcle ... read more
Carbon-carbon composite strips improve conductivity in railway pantographs

New material sets future trends

April 23, 2020 | Railways

Research work on carbon composites could provide answers to sticking points in the rail and solar energy sectors, according to Morgan Advanced Materia... read more
Extreme weather events have a more damaging effect on some roads than others

Assessing Infrastructure Risks For Climate Change

January 7, 2020 | Research, technology and innovation

European risk assessment tool helps local authorities plan for severe weather events Throughout Europe, local authorities and their associated Nati... read more
Nano-scale metallic slices can distinguish between premium whisky brands

Artificial tongue has bootleggers licked

December 24, 2019 | Research, technology and innovation

Taste sensing device uses nano-technology to detect subtle differences in flavour and identify counterfeit whisky products. An artificial ‘tongue... read more