Report finds energy startups struggling to grow
Energy tech startups find it 200 per cent harder to succeed than tech startups, according to a report by experts at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus/Tech Nation.
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LCRIG and TTF announce new partnership
Today (26 August), the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) and the Transport Technology Forum (TTF), are announcing a new partnership to promote best practice, collaboration and innovation across the highways sector.
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Consortium established to develop prototype solid-state batteries for EVs
A consortium of seven UK-based organisations has signed a memorandum of understanding to combine ambitions to develop world-leading prototype solid-state battery technology, targeting automotive applications.
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Gaist secures £2.1m investment for future growth and expansion
Highways technology company Gaist will further explore parallel markets such as the electric vehicle sector after securing £2.1 million investment from the active growth capital investor BGF.
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Transport + Energy featured on Talking Net Zero podcast
The publisher and editor of transportandenergy.com was the featured guest on ITT Hub’s latest Talking Net Zero podcast.
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A call to arms on zero emission construction
JCB’s Chief Innovation & Growth Officer Tim Burnhope issues a rallying cry for a unified drive to reduce emissions.
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Self-driving cars to be allowed on motorways
Self-driving vehicles could be seen on British motorways for the first time later this year, but will be limited to speeds of up to 37mph before a driver has to take control.
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Govt invests £30m in batteries and hydrogen vehicles
Research into battery technology, the EV supply chain and hydrogen vehicles has been backed backed by more than £30 million of funding, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BEIS) has announced.
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Portal for green technology launched
A new portal that aims to make it easier to connect EV chargers, PV, heat pumps and batteries to the mains electricity network has been launched by UK Power Networks.
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