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mtu Hybrid PowerPack from Rolls-Royce enters passenger rail service

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The HybridFLEX train is powered by two mtu Hybrid PowerPacks and is operated by Chiltern Railways on the route between London Marylebone and Aylesbury. Together with the leasing company Porterbrook and Chiltern Railways, Rolls-Royce has converted a Class 168 DMU into the HybridFLEX train.

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KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

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New research by scientists at King’s College London suggests that air pollution from London’s roads is improving overall but more work may be needed to tackle some sources of traffic pollution, which continue to breach limits in many parts of the city. Despite a reduction in the total number of vehicles on London roads by 0.5%

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Provaris receives ABS approval for design of H2Neo compressed hydrogen carrier

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Australia-based Provaris Energy has received class approval from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the design of Provaris’ 26,000 m 3 H2Neo compressed hydrogen carrier, the first of its kind to receive this level of approval. Additional safety measures are applied through continuous monitoring of the cargo tanks integrity.

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PowerCell signs development contract for 3.2 MW maritime fuel cell system with Havyard Group

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The system may come to be installed on board a vessel that will service the shipping company Havila Kystruten’s new route from Bergen to Kirkenes. PowerCell Sweden AB signed a contract with Norwegian Havyard Group ASA for the development of the design and the technical specifications for a zero-emissions fuel-cell system.

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UK Government awards more than US$141M to 38 driverless and low carbon vehicle projects

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In a speech to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Connected Conference in London, the Business Secretary outlined plans to create a cluster of excellence in CAV testing along the M40 corridor between Birmingham and London.

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Video Friday: Liquid Metal Bubble Actuator

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CoRL 2022 : 14–18 December 2022, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND ICRA 2023 : 29 May–2 June 2023, LONDON RoboCup 2023 : 4–10 July 2023, BORDEAUX, FRANCE RSS 2023 : 10–14 July 2023, DAEGU, KOREA IEEE RO-MAN 2023 : 28–31 August 2023, BUSAN, KOREA Enjoy today’s videos! We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months.

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myenergi joins launch of Cleantech for UK, a new initiative to supercharge UK cleantech, supported by Breakthrough Energy

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The participants were joined by Bill Gates and UK PM Rishi Sunak for the launch event at Imperial College London, where they discussed how to create the next generation of global cleantech champions in the UK. Cleantech for UK’s objective is to supercharge UK cleantech innovation.

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