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Nature inspired nano-structures help create smart windows

When cracks form, microbeads embedded in the material break open and cause a chemical reaction that highlights the damaged area - image courtesy of Nancy Sottos.

New polymer coating changes color for early warning of damage

Nissan invest £26.5m in North East manufacturing

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GE takeover deal set to cut thousands of European jobs

‘E-floater’ from Floatility – a first-of-its-kind, lightweight, solar-powered, electric scooter. The working prototype was created with Stratasys 3D printing - image courtesy of Stratasys

New solar powered ‘e-floater’ electric scooter created using 3D printing

The new Focus Electric will feature a DC fast-charge capability - image courtesy of Ford.

Ford commits $4.5bn by 2020 to developing electric cars

L to R: Phil Walker and Gareth Thomas (both Icon Plastics) with NetThings’ Stuart Johnstone (image courtesy of Keith Taylor).

Icon wins contract in the wake of tough national competition

Martin Wardell, founder, MWA Technology.

Wrong specifications could be causing £millions of energy to be lost

Sajid Javid MP opens University's cryogenic energy storage pilot facility

Biz Secretary opens Uni’s cryogenic energy storage pilot facility

EV bus charging in Xiaoying Charging Complex - image courtesy of Microvast

Beijing ultra-fast EV charging stations fully charge commercial vehicles in 10 mins

The eTuk arrives in Paris in time for the Climate Conference after a 12,500 mile journey - image courtesy of The Pilgreens

Electric Tuk Tuk reaches Paris Climate Conference after a 12,500 mile journey