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Production starts on the first road-going full-electric Volta Zero vehicles

23/11/2021

Volta Trucks has started production of the first road-going ‘Design Verification’ (DV) prototype Volta Zero vehicle at a bespoke facility in Coventry, UK.

Railway research wins prestigious award from the IMechE

23/11/2021

A research paper describing a simulation tool that can aid train operators, maintainers and integrators optimise the braking performance of their trains has been conferred a prestigious prize by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

IET launches Santa Loves STEM campaign

23/11/2021

The IET’s annual Santa Loves STEM campaign is back this year with an online hub of festive-themed engineering and technology activities – to help inspire the next generation to pursue science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) careers.

Energy efficiency: The untapped opportunity to cut global electricity consumption by 10%

22/11/2021

A major achievement of the COP26 climate summit was that 90% of the world is now covered by net zero targets. As a result, political leaders have a renewed focus on reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and setting targets. Energy efficiency is an essential strategy in achieving these goals.

Drone’s e-nose sniffs out wastewater treatment plant stink

22/11/2021

Researchers from Spain have engineered a portable electronic nose (e-nose) that's almost as sharp as a human nose at sniffing out the stink of wastewater treatment plants.

News from DPA

Production starts on the first road-going full-electric Volta Zero vehicles

Railway research wins prestigious award from the IMechE

IET launches Santa Loves STEM campaign

Energy efficiency: The untapped opportunity to cut global electricity consumption by 10%

Drone’s e-nose sniffs out wastewater treatment plant stink