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Flagship Coventry transport project takes a major step forward to net zero

The Coventry Very Light Rail Project (CVLR) has taken a major step forward, as Coventry City CouncilLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window and WMG, at the University of Warwick, launch a real-world demo site for its light rail track system. 

Tue 11 Oct 2022, 13:45 | Tags: Community and region, WMG, Engineering, innovation, electric vehicles

New programme launches in Westminster which aims to put the UK at the forefront of hydrogen innovation

An initiative which is designed to support and foster the creation of a new hydrogen economy in the Midlands was formally launched this week at the House of Lords, to an audience of MPs, peers, businesses, academics and senior civil servants. (Issued by ERA).


The University of Warwick supports RIFT Technology with a greener cost-effective electric motor

A cheaper and more environmentally friendly electric motor for electric vehicles is a step closer to market with the support of WMG at the University of Warwick.

Mon 04 Apr 2022, 10:25 | Tags: WMG, electric vehicles, The Way to Sustainable

Clean Transport Accelerator launched by NatWest and University of Warwick to help SMEs fast-track their innovations

With transport being the largest carbon emitting sector in the UK, a partnership between NatWest and WMG at the University of Warwick has led to the launch of the Clean Transport Accelerator. It will support businesses which are part of the mobility sector to develop products and services that will play their part in achieving the UK’s net-zero goals.


Partnering with Rolls-Royce and Electroflight to create the battery for world’s fastest all-electric aircraft

· The Rolls-Royce ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft is officially the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft, clocking up speeds of 387.4mph. In order to power the aircraft, the most power dense propulsion battery pack ever assembled in aerospace had to be developed directly supported by researchers from WMG, University of Warwick using their state-of-the-art battery characterisation and testing facilities

Wed 26 Jan 2022, 10:47 | Tags: WMG, Batteries, electric vehicles, Sciences

Challenges of transport electrification skills to be addressed by Universities of Warwick and Newcastle

Two leading universities in the field of electrification – WMG at the University of Warwick and Newcastle University – are coming together to ensure the UK workforce has the skills necessary to meet the challenges of the transition to fully electric production.


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