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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.

Improving urban mobility with big data analysis

Creating a more liveable environment is a priority for many cities worldwide. In terms of urban mobility, this presents numerous challenges.

Audi and KIT collaborate to develop a recycling method for automotive plastics

KIT and Audi are launching a project for the recycling of automotive plastics which aims to increase a circular economy for plastics.

Study on a carbon catalyst for fuel cells could lead to wider adoption of renewable energy storage for transport

Researchers have identified the nitrogen atoms in the catalyst of a fuel cell that will optimise renewable energy storage for transport.

The University of Birmingham aims to test its quantum-enabled radar detection system using compact atomic clock oscillators

The University of Birmingham, UK, has announced plans to test the precision of its quantum-enabled radar detection system.

Using modern technology to dramatically reduce maritime dangers

Kenneth Ruyts, CEO & Co-founder of Westray, explains how the Galene, a ‘Virtual Watchkeeper’, can dramatically reduce maritime dangers.

Extended durability for high strength aluminium alloys

Professor Aude Simar’s team at the Université catholique de Louvain are using friction stir processing to enhance the durability of high strength aluminium alloys. Materials...

UK announces new plan to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced today on World Electric Vehicle Day (9 September 2020) the UK Government’s ambitious plan to accelerate the adoption...

New app to dramatically cut shipping emissions and fuel costs

Machine learning-based app to cut shipping emissions and fuel costs by providing captains with information on changing sea conditions. In collaboration with Shell Shipping and...

Revolutionary maritime funding to increase European sustainability

New European maritime funding could revolutionise the sector, increasing global sustainability and ocean-based food security. As Horizon 2020 draws to an end, the European Union...

European Commission to offer €2.2bn to green transport projects

The European Commission aims to boost the adoption of green practices by injecting almost €2.2bn into 140 key transport projects. This investment will allow Member...

Could 2021 be the beginning of a new era of sustainable shipping?

Shipping can have a devastating impact on the environment, however new innovative technologies could spur on a new era of sustainable shipping. Throughout the last...

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