Research and Technology

The SLS rocket is one of the major projects funded in the new Nasa budget. Image courtesy of Nasa.

Nasa receives large budget boost from Congress

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

GE Aviation's new turboprop engine will power Textron Aviation's new single engine turboprop aircraft.

GE Aviation to produce engine for new Textron turboprop aircraft

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

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

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson MP takes advantage of Nissan’s zero emission shuttle service at COP21 - image courtesy of Nissan (2)

London mayor Boris Johnson first politician to experience longer range Nissan LEAF

A Boeing 787 takes to the skies as commercial aircraft sales skyrocketed during FIA 2012.

TransDigm acquires fellow aircraft component maker Breeze-Eastern

SUP706 from Stratasys is ideal for cleaning multiple small parts simultaneously - image courtesy of Stratasys.

New material allows 3D printing to be used for high volume production

Ford to exceed 1 million EcoBoost engine sales this year in US

HORIBA MIRA leads consortium to develop bus of the future

Toyota FCV Plus (concept)

Toyota to establish $1bn US-based robotics and AI R&D company

One of the Navya autonomous buses to be used by BestMile. Image courtesy of Navya.

Autonomous buses set for trial in Switzerland