Transforming UK Transport: Cranfield University Joins TransiT Hub for Decarbonisation
Key Ideas
  • Cranfield University is part of the TransiT research hub focusing on rapidly decarbonising UK transport using digital twinning.
  • The collaboration aims to identify the most energy-efficient way to decarbonise transport, with Cranfield examining aviation's role in the project.
  • TransiT has secured significant funding and will explore future transport systems, including the use of hydrogen as a sustainable fuel.
  • The initiative will provide valuable insights for policymakers and celebrate achievements in sustainable transport at the CiTTi Awards in November 2024.
Cranfield University has joined the TransiT research hub, a collaboration of six universities and 67 industry partners aiming to rapidly decarbonise transport in the UK using digital twinning. This initiative, jointly led by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Glasgow, will leverage digital twinning to identify the most energy-efficient ways to achieve decarbonisation. Cranfield's specific focus within the project is on aviation, initially looking at commercial goods transport and potentially expanding to include passenger aircraft. The project has received substantial funding from various stakeholders including the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. TransiT will explore future transport systems, such as electric road systems and the widespread use of hydrogen as a sustainable fuel. By utilizing digital twinning, the team can simulate various scenarios efficiently, providing insights for policymakers on the consequences of their decisions. Cranfield aims to understand how different transport modes can work together more efficiently to decarbonise the entire sector. The upcoming CiTTi Awards in November 2024 will celebrate achievements in sustainable transport planning, showcasing innovations in the UK's transportation sector.
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