2014 European Maritime Day will focus on “Innovation driving Blue Growth” and on this occasion the EU Commission Directorate General for Research and Innovation will be present through a thematic session on “Ocean technologies: an investment for sustainability”. Come and join us!
BIKE INTERMODAL, an EU-funded research project, combines two or more modes of transportation, in this case, cycling with public commuting or driving.
Compared to smaller vessels, the largest container ships afloat are likelier to pick up vibrations caused by waves. These vibrations can cause structural damage, potentially endangering lives. This difference must be taken into account when new ultra-large container ships (ULCSs) are built. EU-funded research has charted a course towards safer ship design.
The EU-funded ELUBSYS project developed a radically new approach to lubricating an aircraft’s turbine engines that reduces oil consumption. The innovation could result in more efficient jet engines that burn less oil and fuel – a boon for the airline industry and the environment.
EU-funded researchers are bringing important in-flight aircraft testing technologies from the lab bench to the production line, for substantial cost, time and safety benefits.
Living close to an airport means living close to noise. For many airport community residents, that fact alone is enough to diminish the pleasure of home life. Until now, aircraft noise engineers have focused on reducing the noise of airplanes, believing this would be enough to raise satisfaction levels.
An EU-funded research project called SOLAR-JET has produced the world's first "solar" jet fuel from water and carbon dioxide (CO2), a promising technology for a better energy security and turning possibly a greenhouse gas into a useful resource.
AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe is organising its annual convention in Czech Republic with a Young Professional Forum and a Technology Forum for Business and Talents.
The 5th edition of TRA will take place in Paris and will be a major event where Horizon 2020 will be discussed in depth, under the theme: "Transport Solutions: From Research to Deployment". The Transport Research Arena is a major conference on transport research in Europe held every 2 years.
Cities are by definition concentrations of activity, and there should be no big surprise when they get congested and traffic grinds to a halt. But how can modern urban planners manage traffic so that people and goods can move freely, while keeping emissions low at the same time? A European Union (EU)-funded research project is finding answers by testing innovative solutions for more efficient and sustainable transport of cargo.
The demand for urban freight delivery is increasing across Europe. Despite the widespread focus on reducing CO2 emissions in cities and adopting more sustainable modes of transportation, this need continues to be met through the use of traditional delivery vans and trucks, which adds to existing congestion and pollution in urban centres.
The global car industry faces a big challenge to develop engines that are both efficient and environmentally friendly. But a family-owned Austrian company is hoping to find an answer through research into new technologies like hydrogen fuel cells and nanocomposites.
Mercè Griera i Fisa, from the European Commission's DG Connect, speaks about funding opportunities for ICT for Transport in Horizon 2020.
The purpose of the conference "Greener Air" is to display and discuss Clean Sky achievements with experts in all disciplines. In parallel, other worldwide programmes focusing on environment and fuel savings will be presented. The programme will comprise plenary as well as technical sessions
The Transport Reseach Directorate of the European Commission is holding an information day to support the preparation of proposals for the calls dedicated to SMEs.
The transport directorate of DG Research & Innovation is hosting an information event targeting SMEs and their support organisations. It will present the call topic "Small Business Innovation Research for Transport". Learn all about it in Brussels on the 11th of March!
The first South-East European Smart Cities event aims at demonstrating solutions that will help urban systems to offer better and more efficient services for their citizens. Smarter cities not only improve the quality of life, but also decrease the bills and stimulate sustainable growth.
The successful testing of a 1.5 km-long freight train by an EU-funded project shows that Europe is on the right track when it comes to cost efficient, flexible and environmentally friendly solutions to the competitive demands of the 21st century.
Many children dream of becoming an astronaut, yet only a few ever see that dream realised. That may soon change, thanks to the European Union (EU)-funded project, Future High-Altitude High-Speed Transport 20XX (FAST20XX). Run by a European consortium, which was led by the European Space Agency (ESA), the project investigated and developed technologies to conquer the grey zone between aeronautics and space in Europe.
Be part of the H2020 - Info and networking day on Cooperative ITS for safe, congestion-free and sustainable mobility.
