Tunnel Vision
£23m grant award for Imperial-led National Wind Tunnel Facility
UK Research and Investment (UKRI) has announced a £23 million fund for a network of world-leading university wind tunnels, led by Imperial.
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Charged up
About:Energy stakes its claim as a leading battery data company
Rapidly growing Imperial startup About:Energy has raised £1.5m to commercialise its battery design software platform, The Voltt.
Toxic tyres
Prioritise tackling toxic emissions from tyres, urge Imperial experts
Imperial experts are calling for more to be done to limit the potentially harmful impact of toxic tyre particles on health and the environment.
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Driving change
EVs could play crucial role in stabilising power grid, saving money and carbon
Britain’s growing fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) could play a critical role in supporting the electricity grid, Imperial research has shown.
Know your cells
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.
First net zero flight
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 and climate
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.
Clean streets
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 future
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.
News in brief
Flexible movement sensors and bacterial toxins: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
