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Royal Mail trials low-emission drone delivery for remote communities

Royal Mail trials low-emission drone delivery for remote communities

Royal Mail has started a trial of scheduled, autonomous flights for two weeks between Kirkwall and North Ronaldsay (both in the Orkney Islands) with Windracers Ltd to help better connect remote island communities.

Engineers 3D-print personalised, wireless wearables that never need charging

Engineers 3D-print personalised, wireless wearables that never need charging

The new devices, custom made to fit individuals, could mean massive improvements in the monitoring and treatment of diseases, the testing of new drugs and the ability to track personal health.

Manufacturers to share inspirational stories of low carbon innovation

Manufacturers to share inspirational stories of low carbon innovation

Manufacturers developing low carbon innovations in partnership with leading universities will share their inspirational stories at a virtual summit.

Integrated servo motors for open-source Covid ventilator

Integrated servo motors for open-source Covid ventilator

Teknic’s ClearPath integrated servo motor provides a low-cost, reliable motor solution for a ventilator alternative from the University of Minnesota Medical School, Boston Scientific and others.

Number of battery-electric cars on UK roads overtake plug-in hybrids

Number of battery-electric cars on UK roads overtake plug-in hybrids

The UK’s transition to zero-emission driving has reached a major milestone with the total number of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) on the roads overtaking the number of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models for the first time, analysis of SMMT data conducted by the RAC has found.

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