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West Midlands Mayor Andy Street meets local entrepreneurs at the NatWest Clean Transport Accelerator

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT

West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, today (23 January 2024) visited entrepreneurs who have taken part in the NatWest Clean Transport Accelerator at The University of Warwick to hear how the expertise it provided has helped them to grow their businesses.

Using photosynthesis for Martian occupation – while making space travel more sustainable

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 08:53:00 GMT

Researchers are working on sustainable technology to harvest solar power in space – which could supplement life support systems on the Moon and Mars.

The students electrifying the motorsport industry across the world

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:14:00 GMT

Students from the University of Warwick are working with fellow students in Africa in a capacity-building project to drive forward electrification in the motor industry.

AI lights the way for futuristic electronics – from bendy TVs to lightweight solar cells

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:01:00 GMT

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming modern electronics – accelerating the design of bendable TV screens, ultra-lightweight revolutionised solar cells and more.

£2.2m grant to investigate new solar cell material – which could be used in space

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 07:30:00 GMT

Research led by the University of Warwick will investigate a new type of solar cell material, which could be used in space, in a bid to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

University of Warwick proposes new quality and safety regulations report for micromobility vehicles

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:45:00 GMT

The UK is the last major Western economy not to legislate ‘Powered Micro Vehicles’. The University of Warwick wants to change that and has proposed a new set of regulations for allowing micromobility vehicles, such as e-scooters to operate legally in the UK. The report looks at ways to improve the quality and safety of models available, as well as providing clear guidance for authorities to deal with unsafe behaviour.

Practice guide by GSD researcher demonstrates how the University of Warwick is innovating in sustainability within education

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 14:49:00 GMT

A practice guide by Dr Alastair Smith demonstrates how the University of Warwick is innovating in sustainability within education through projects which enable students to enjoy practical engagement with real-world climate change issues, while developing their own knowledge and understanding in the process.

Energy stored in electric car batteries could be used to power homes

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:20:00 GMT

A UK-wide innovation project is exploring how vehicle-to-grid charging technology could make money for electric car and van owners and contribute to the decarbonisation of the energy grid.

Lead-acid battery lifespan to be increased for use in energy storage systems

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:20:42 GMT

Energy storage systems (ESS) are used in decentralised and complex electricity networks; lead-acid batteries could be a clean and green option for ESS. Researchers from WMG University of Warwick and Loughborough University will investigate how to optimise the management of lead-acid batteries in ESS use.

WMG part of new eLV car battery project

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:46:46 GMT

WMG, University of Warwick is part of a new project to create a new circular end-of-life supply chain for the electric vehicle industry. The project, led by EMR has won grant support from the UK Government’s Advanced Propulsion Centre.