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Meet the Academic powering the switch to electric lorries

Dr Lewis Hunter of the University of Strathclyde is helping hauliers to feel more confident about investing in electric heavy goods vehicles by highlighting sites where charging infrastructure is required.
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Durable plastic components pulled together for transport applications

Innovative technology around automotive and rail is being supported and championed by the Clean Futures programme. Here, we focus on an SME which took part in cohort one, and has continued on to the second round of the accelerator.
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Meet the innovator helping construction projects use data better

Paul Duddy from Glasgow has developed digital twin technology to improve works efficiencies on large engineering schemes.
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Transport accessibility tech thrives following Catapult testbeds

Several innovators to have developed passenger assistance systems with the support of Connected Places Catapult have gone on to secure further trials or commercial success; among them Hello Lamp Post and Jnction.
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Meet the Academic helping aviation to plan future energy needs

Dr Jinning Zhang is developing efficient charging and refuelling networks for low emission aircraft, and championing the greater participation of women in engineering.
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Meet the innovator who pivoted from gaming to housing tech

Ben Roberts created a bestselling iPhone game before turning his attention to helping councils save money and improve living standards in social homes, with the help of the Diatomic UK Accelerator.
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City representatives reveal their smart city visions in Barcelona

Many of Great Britain’s foremost cities and regions joined Connected Places Catapult at the Smart City Expo World Congress to showcase their latest thinking and digital offerings.
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Meet the Academic breathing new life into ailing cities

Rachel Granger wants more people to feel connected to their urban areas, and proposes new incentives to help forge meaningful connections.
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Catapult convenes smart city leaders at global congress in Barcelona

Cities and regions from across the UK with a keen focus on data and digital joined Connected Places Catapult, Government representatives and Innovate UK for the Smart City Expo World Congress.
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Meet the innovator powering efforts to make car batteries last longer

Scientist and environmental champion Sindy Chaves from Costa Rica is now based in Coventry, developing an industrial coating for electric vehicle batteries to extend their life with help from the Clean Futures programme.
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Minister meets innovators on freight demonstration event

Current and future participants in the Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator gathered last week to hear from Government Minister, Lilian Greenwood.
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Meet the Academic urging creative delivery in the procurement of rail projects

Ian Heptinstall is drawing on over 30 years’ experience gained as a project manager and consultant to champion the benefits of innovative procurement and critical analysis in construction, as a Researcher in Residence with Connected Places Catapult.
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Third age of flight prepares for take off

Since the dawn of the jet engine, our experience of flight has remained almost unchanged. Now, however, we stand on the cusp of a third revolution in aviation. Ben Griffiths, a leading UK commentator on aviation, industry and technology, and a pilot himself, casts an eye to the future.
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TRIG support helps maritime innovator develop fuel saving ship sail

Hundreds of promising start-up companies have been supported by the Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) programme, which is hosting a showcase in Birmingham to celebrate its 10th anniversary. One grant recipient finding success is George Thompson of GT Wings.
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Minding the gaps in London

London faces a big challenge when it comes to developing under-utilised public land. But at Places for London it is an even bigger opportunity.
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Sekforde Street office becomes testbed for pioneering air quality sensors

Connected Places Catapult’s headquarters in London has become a testbed for a world-first demonstration of air monitoring equipment.
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