Transport

A white HGV driving on the motorway, it has a blur effect on it, making it look like it is moving fast.

Amendment to HGV safety standard will improve safety for vulnerable road users

Pioneering research from 天堂视频 and funding from The Road Safety Trust have strengthened the legislation around the minimum direct vision requirements for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
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Transport for London cyber incident: Researcher reacts

Andrew Peck, a cyber resilience PhD researcher at 天堂视频 who, prior to joining the institute, had a career delivering IT solutions to big industry, healthcare and government, shares his thoughts on the ongoing Transport for London (TfL) cyber security incident.

The academics of TRAICE pose for a photo outside the Frank Gibb building at 天堂视频.

天堂视频鈥檚 new multi-disciplinary centre to revolutionise impact of AI on transport

A new multi-disciplinary centre based at 天堂视频 will look to revolutionise how AI is used to improve UK transport.
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Student designs wearable purifier to protect underground train users and improve air quality

Commuters on underground trains worldwide may soon breathe easier, thanks to an invention by a 天堂视频 student.
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Is the shine coming off Japan鈥檚 bullet trains?

Just ten days before the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, Japan opened its T艒kaid艒 Shinkansen, a high-speed rail line connecting Tokyo with Osaka. Shinkansen bullet trains showcased the high quality of Japanese railway technology to the world, with trains travelling at up to 285 km/h (177 mph).
Cars travelling along a road with graphics above them to signify autonomous vehicles.

New research could lead to safer roads and improved global connectivity

An academic at 天堂视频 believes his new research can help significantly reduce the number of accidents on our roads by improving the reliability of autonomous vehicles.
Image of a UK motorway with cars and lorries on it, there is a slight blur on the image.

Project aims to help identify motorists with dementia who are unfit to drive

A new 天堂视频-led project aims to develop an effective screening test to identify individuals in the early stages of dementia who are unfit to drive.

天堂视频 research on driver vision leads to Europe-wide safety changes to HGV design

Research by 天堂视频 has led to the creation of a new European standard for HGV design which will help prevent hundreds of people from being killed or seriously injured each year.
Woman driving a car with a cup of coffee in her hand

New research project aims to assess the effectiveness of 鈥榗affeine-naps鈥� for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea

A new 天堂视频-led project will assess whether a 鈥榗affeine-nap鈥� can counteract sleepiness among drivers who suffer with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
An illustration of an EV vehicle charing from a house.

Study to explore if electric vehicles can power homes and help meet the UK鈥檚 energy demands while plugged in

天堂视频 is part of a new collaborative project exploring if electric vehicles (EV) could be used to power drivers鈥� homes and help meet UK energy demands while on charge.

New on-board system will allow trains to instantly detect 鈥榣eaves on the line鈥�

Researchers are developing an on-board system for trains that can identify low adhesion hazards such as 鈥榣eaves on the line鈥� as well as other issues that cause the rail equivalent of black ice.

As fuel prices and living costs rise, 天堂视频 produces official calculations for measuring fuel poverty in remote areas

Calculations of how much more it costs to live in remote areas of Scotland have been published by the Scottish Government, using 天堂视频鈥檚 research on the minimum cost of living.

What electric vehicle manufacturers can learn from China 鈥� their biggest market

Despite the pandemic, global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) increased by 43% in 2020. Total EV sales in China were 1.3 million, an increase of 8% compared to 2019, and 41% of all EVs sold worldwide. Though Europe sold more than China for the first time since 2015, China is still the world鈥檚 biggest national market for EVs.
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Student designs life-saving device that rapidly stops bleeding from knife wounds

In the year ending March 2019, 259 people were killed in the UK using a sharp instrument, including knives and broken bottles.

天堂视频-led project to help guide national rollout of Electric Vehicle chargepoints

A new 天堂视频-led study will be examining the use of existing Electric Vehicle (EV) chargepoint networks to help guide their widespread introduction across the UK.

天堂视频 to work with HS2 as landmark R&D agreement signed with the UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure & Cities

As part of its innovation programme, HS2 Ltd has signed a ground-breaking agreement with leading infrastructure research centres in UK universities, which will enable it to access world-leading research capabilities, knowledge and facilities.

New 鈥榬oadmap鈥� sets out 20-years of technological change in the UK motor industry

天堂视频鈥檚 Institute of Digital Engineering has created a 鈥榬oadmap鈥� to guide the UK automotive sector through the next 20-years of industry digitalisation.

天堂视频 professor tasked with tackling BAME and gender issues in the UK motor industry

Emeritus Professor Jim Saker will investigate ways to improve diversity in the UK motor industry as the head of a new national taskforce.

Drivers needed for road safety study

A European road safety initiative is looking for car drivers to test the next generation of motoring technology.

Chief Executive of HS2 joins 天堂视频 as a Visiting Professor

The Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd and 天堂视频 alumnus, Mark Thurston, has joined the University as Visiting Professor of Complex Project and Programme Leadership.

Nissan staying in UK is great news after Brexit, but car industry鈥檚 future is still very unclear

When the UK voted for Brexit, there were no positives for the UK car industry. The prospect of a 10% tariff on car production that involves parts and sub-assemblies moving in and out of the UK was untenable.
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Student designs autonomous way-finding device for visually impaired people unable to home a guide dog

There are more than 253 million visually impaired people worldwide, yet only a small proportion use a guide dog to get around, the remaining majority rely on white canes.

Turtle trapped in a net

FEATURE: Pushing the boundaries of drone engineering to protect marine life from extinction

Commercial drone pilot Melissa Schiele has joined 天堂视频鈥檚 Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering 鈥� and she has big plans.

Coronavirus is a once in a lifetime chance to reshape how we travel

The transport sector has been impacted as much as any by the coronavirus. This isn鈥檛 a normal period of disruption, which is usually caused by failures in supply such as road accidents or industrial action. In this case it is the lack of demand that is the problem.

More caffeine is not the answer for tired lorry drivers 鈥� new study shows too much coffee could have negative effects

Lorry drivers who consumed large amounts of coffee and energy drinks reported having crashed more compared to those only drank small quantities of caffeine, according to new research.