Plug and play
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.
Stories tagged with 'Transport'
Commuting with COVID
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.
Future of Transport
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?
Crashes & brain injury
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).
Spiky surfaces
Engineers create spiky materials inspired by insects that could pop bacteria
Researchers have created intricately patterned materials that mimic antimicrobial, adhesive and drag reducing properties found in natural surfaces.
E-scooter simulations
E-scooter simulations highlight head injury risk to riders from falls
New Imperial College London research has highlighted the head injury risks to e-scooter riders from falls.
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Future of Transport
Imperial researchers discuss reaching net-zero in transport with policymakers
Imperial hosted an online workshop this week, bringing together researchers and policymakers to discuss a new report on transport decarbonisation.
COP26 hopes & reflections
COP26: Imperial experts reflect on the story so far
COP26 has seen surprising net-zero pledges, methane reduction targets and climate finance announcements, but what do they mean?
Imperial at COP26
Transport must shift gear to save climate, says new report ahead of COP26
As Imperial prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, researchers release a new study exploring how the world can achieve a net-zero emissions transport system.
Future of natural gas
Use of natural gas will decline if we are to achieve 1.5°C climate targets
A new review from Imperial has found that the use of natural gas will reduce by 35% by 2050 in order to meet climate targets.
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