Research and Development

Low carbon electricity cheaper than gas

The Chinese space station will be open to international modules in a similar way to the ISS (pictured). Image courtesy of Nasa

China plans 2018 space station launch

The world’s first emissions free double decker bus designed and produced by the world leader in pure electric vehicles, BYD - image courtesy of BYD.

First-ever electric double-decker London red bus

The artificial skin developed by Stanford University researchers. Image courtesy of Stanford University.

Scientists develop advanced synthetic skin

The new Nissan mobility concept is available for rent in San Francisco - image courtesy of Business Wire

Electric two-seater Nissan available in Bay Area as part of future transport study

The burnt out tail of an aircraft following an accident - image courtesy of DFC.

New polymer may hold key to reducing plane explosions

New unmanned boat technology being exhibited by BAE Systems in Portsmouth.

Revolutionary new unmanned boat tested

Endomag: advancing cancer diagnosis

Tesla Autopilot was deployed yesterday to its Model S vehicles. Image courtesy of Tesla Motors.

Tesla rolls out autopilot mode on Model S

The workshop floor of the AMRC Training Centre, in Catcliffe, Rotherham – image courtesy of the AMRC Training Centre - apprentices.

New agreement sees AMRC strengthen links with Korea

Nissan-body-in-white-on-the-production-line-in-Sunderland UK manufacturing

Young engineers’ new technologies garner Royal support