Battery technology: The future moves closer thanks to researchers at Coventry University
Researchers at Coventry University have been recognised for their work in creating and inspiring the batteries of the future which will power electric vehicles and much more. Three academics from the university’s Research Centre for E-mobility and Clean Growth have received prestigious Industry Fellowships from the Faraday Institution for their work advancing battery technology. Among them is Dr Cheng Zhang who is working with Elysia Battery Intelligence from Fortescue to […]
Coventry University study into how pedestrians react to automated vehicles could help make future roads safer
As self-driving cars edge closer to becoming a reality on UK roads, researchers at Coventry University say understanding how pedestrians interact with automated vehicles (AVs) is critical to preventing accidents and saving lives. With the UK government projecting that AVs could be on the roads as early as 2026 and up to 40% of new […]
Coventry University calls for action to address AI skills gap in UK automotive industry
Coventry University has published a new report warning that the UK automotive sector faces a critical shortage of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills, which threaten its ability to compete globally and deliver the next generation of clean, connected vehicles. Commissioned by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), the study entitled ‘Can AI fill the Automotive Skills Gaps?’ found that […]
Overloaded, underloaded or in control: How many automated vehicles can one person supervise?
It is possible for one person to safely monitor up to five self-driving vehicles at once, according to new research led by Coventry University. As self-driving vehicle trials expand across the UK, having trained people to intervene remotely if something goes wrong is essential for both safety and reliability. This kind of remote oversight is likely to […]
Coventry University to research self-driving shuttle safety
A team of researchers at Coventry University are to look into how self-driving shuttles can be safely operate in busy urban areas. The research follows the success of the Solihull and Coventry Automated Links Evolution (SCALE) project. This sees three vehicles transporting passengers across the National Exhibition Centre campus during major events, says the BBC. […]
West Midlands must act now to close the Net Zero skills gap and lead the UK’s green transition
The West Midlands must act fast if it is to bridge a net zero skills gap and become a leader in the green economy, a new report has advised. The Net Zero Future Skills Report says the region would benefit from establishing a Green Skills Centre to help deliver the 480,000 green jobs the UK […]
Coventry University’s Research Centre for Future Transport and Cities to help shape Coventry’s very light rail project
Experts at Coventry University are to play a key role in a major project aimed at providing affordable accessible transport in the city. Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) is a project to create a rail-based mass-transit system that can be built at less than half the cost and in half the time of conventional tram […]
Coventry University to showcase Simulation Van at LCRIG Innovation and Learning Festival 2025
Coventry University will be showcasing its cutting-edge Simulation Van at this year’s LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival. Taking place at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire from 2-3July, the event promises to highlight the latest innovations and advancements in the highways and transportation sector. As an Academia Member of LCRIG, Coventry University will present some of its […]
PhD student making public transport safer for women and girls wins Coventry University award
Angelika Berg, a PhD student investigating gender-based harassment on public transport, has been named Coventry University’s Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) of the Year 2025. Angelika was one of eight doctoral candidates selected from across the university to take part in the annual PGR of the Year competition, which involved delivering a 10-minute research presentation and receiving […]
Coventry University researchers at the forefront of new standard for autonomous vehicle operations
Researchers at Coventry University have contributed their expertise acting as technical authors for a new guide for operating autonomous vehicles. The guide, titled BSI Flex 1887 – Human Factors for Remote Operation of Vehicles – Guide v1.0, and developed by the British Standards Institution (BSI) and supported by the UK Government’s Centre for Connected and […]