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Only One Megawatt is Powerful Enough

They are standard on trains, but on container ships still a dream of the future: Large electric motors are constantly evolving and are used for numerous applications. What are their advantages and…

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Open the Flap and Recharge

The charging process for electric cars is currently still an obstacle to their widespread use. An autonomous charging robot aims to make it easier, faster and more convenient.

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Are Batteries Safe?

Energy storage systems are becoming increasingly important, powerful and widespread. However, this also means that the demands on their safety and durability are growing.

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New fuels for climate-neutral marine transportation

Methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen are waiting in the wings to replace problematic heavy fuel oil in ship propulsion systems. In this interview Nicole Wermuth and Andreas Wimmer explain the differences…

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Dynamic giants

For a long time, large engines only knew one operating condition: full load. Nowadays, though, they are used much more flexibly and can effectively balance fluctuating electricity production, in…

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Will environmentally friendly aviation soon be a reality?

Robert Krewinkel has been Head of TU Graz’s Institute of Thermal Turbomachinery and Machine Dynamics since October 2023. He explains the latest breakthroughs in aircraft engines and which direction…

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Study by TU Graz Shows that Non-Exhaust Emissions from Trains Are Not Negligible

One of the first major studies on abrasion emissions from rail vehicles shows that a lot of particulate matter contaminated with heavy metals is produced especially along railway lines.

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New Professorship for Large Engines Research at Graz University of Technology

As Professor for "High-performance Large Engine Systems", Nicole Wermuth is researching sustainable fuels, emission reduction and higher efficiencies for the green transformation of large engines.

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Thomas Rath wins “Zero Emissions Award”

The chemist works on the next generation of organic solar cells at the Institute of Chemical Technology of Materials at Graz University of Technology. The alpha+ Foundation of the Austrian Science…

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Jan Hansen wants his CD Lab to become a “Green Lab”

With his new CD Laboratory, Jan Hansen not only wants to make electronic components more robust, but also contribute to making TU Graz climate-neutral.

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