Developing smart cities in the UK
Smart cities bring together infrastructure and technology to improve quality of life and enhance interactions with the urban environment.
E-asy riders: what can electric motorcycles offer?
On an EU-wide basis, only 1.3% of all motorcycles registered in Europe in 2019 were electric – that’s just over 14,000 units…
On the path to net zero: transport
Freight, home deliveries, commuting to and from workplaces: transport is now the UK’s biggest source of carbon emissions.
Ten innovative projects funded by the Green Economy Fund
The Green Economy Fund has supported over 33 innovative projects across Scotland so far. We round up 10 of the latest.
On the path to net zero: an overview
We’ve all heard about a ‘net zero’ target for cutting the carbon emissions that cause climate change. But what does ‘net zero’…
How sustainable are drones?
Drones – or unmanned aerial vehicles – offer a new way of seeing and interacting with the world we live in. But…
Electric vs hybrid vehicles: which one would work for you?
We take a look at the two most common plug-in options – plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles – to see which…
Balancing the grid with smart meters
With UK renewables setting new supply records, balancing the national grid is a pressing issue with a simple solution – smart meters.
Efficiency for Access Design Challenge
Students from around the world have the opportunity to design affordable, energy-efficient appliances as part of a new Design Challenge.
Can your toilet generate electricity?
The amount of water flushed down our toilets is considerable – in fact, it’s the second biggest use of water in the…