Battery ageing models will help stretch the green benefits of electric vehicles
A battery modelling project led by Imperial startup About:Energy promises to lower the ownership cost and carbon footprint of electric vehicles.
World’s first net zero transatlantic flight to fly from London in 2023
Imperial researchers will work with Virgin Atlantic to launch the world’s first transatlantic flight powered solely by sustainable aviation fuel.
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Clouds created by aircraft have a bigger impact than the emissions they emit
Understanding how aircraft contrails effect climate change, could offer a route to reduce global warming fast, says Dr Edward Gryspeerdt.
Low-traffic neighbourhoods reduce pollution in surrounding streets
Low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) reduce traffic and air pollution without displacing the problem to nearby streets, new research has shown.
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Britain’s energy in the spotlight at IDLES conference
Energy system experts met at Imperial College London this week to explore new evidence on Britain’s transition to low-carbon energy.
Flexible movement sensors and bacterial toxins: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Startup multiplies the possibilities for electric vehicle charging
An ingenious solution for charging multiple electric vehicles drives the first joint startup from Imperial and University College Dublin.
No ‘safest spot’ to minimise risk of COVID-19 transmission on trains
Researchers have shown how COVID-19 can spread through train carriages, finding that there is no ‘safest spot’ to minimise risk of transmission.
Navigating uncertainty - Imperial researcher speaks at future of transport event
Technological change & human behaviour make the future of transport hard to predict, so how can we build an future transport system fit for all?
Road accident data could help predict crash victims most at risk of brain injury
Imperial researchers have identified how speed, direction, and level of head protection predict brain injury following road traffic collisions (RTC).
