| Wave return A new economic analysis shows the UK could generate up to £70bn for the economy and almost 250,000 jobs by investing in offshore wind and wave power alone.  Transport trial London buses are trialling a new kind of hybrid propulsion system that promises to save fuel and lower emissions. Future fuel A new report shows that Europe's energy needs will continue to rely heavily on fossil fuels in the short to medium term despite government efforts to move towards renewables. Marine energy investment The south west is set to become a global centre for marine energy following a £10.3m investment in the development of equipment and expertise to harness energy from the sea. Road sense A new middleware platform developed by European researchers could help wirelessly connect almost all parts of a car and the road it is travelling on. Climate confusion The UK’s largest business lobby has warned the ‘uncertainty’ of the government’s plans for tackling climate change is discouraging major investments in the effort. Solway study A £100,000 feasibility study on harnessing tidal energy on the Solway Firth has been commissioned by the Northwest Regional Development Agency, Scottish Enterprise and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. Molecular transistor Researchers in Switzerland have successfully created an optical transistor from a single molecule. Substation contract ABB has been awarded a $24m contract by National Grid for a 400kV substation that will provide the grid connection for a new power station in the north west of England. Caged chemicals A Cambridge University-led team of researchers has created a chemical cage that traps white phosphorus. News Wizard |