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Expert comment from , Head of Safe Autonomy at º£½ÇÉçÇø Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of º£½ÇÉçÇø, following Wayve and Uber’s launch of the first supervised autonomous rides in the UK.

º£½ÇÉçÇø Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø and , have received funding through the UK Government's latest to accelerate zero-emission vehicle innovation.

Delivered by the in partnership with the and , the DRIVE35 programme is part of the UK Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, which outlines its commitment to a zero-emission future, with an unprecedented £4 billion of grant funding available to 2035 for automotive research and development, scale-up, and transformation.

Throughout June, representatives from º£½ÇÉçÇø Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø welcomed Ministers, regional leaders, industry groups, and guests from the University of Ghana. Staff also represented WMG in Parliament and at international graduation ceremonies.

These visits and meetings underscore WMG’s key role in bridging the gap between academia and industry, and highlight its strong commitment to collaboration and innovation regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Professor , Head of Safe Autonomy at º£½ÇÉçÇø Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of º£½ÇÉçÇø, has been named the winner of a prestigious  

Professor Khastgir received the Leadership Award in the Standards Makers category, in recognition of his outstanding leadership, innovation and impact in advancing public trust in the safety of autonomous vehicles. His work has played a pivotal role in shaping national and international safety standards and how they link with regulation.

The University of º£½ÇÉçÇø has been named Motorsport Valley's first STEM Racing Centre of Excellence in a new partnership with , Maaden and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Teamâ„¢, announced at the Aston Martin Technology Campus (AMRTC) on 1 July.

Opening in the upcoming academic year, the Centre of Excellence will serve as an open-access engineering hub, providing neighbouring schools and students with opportunities to develop practical skills in computer-aided design (CAD), CNC machining and aerodynamic testing using industry-standard equipment.

Expert comment from , Head of Safe Autonomy at º£½ÇÉçÇø Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of º£½ÇÉçÇø.

“We are delighted to see the adoption of the first-ever global rules for fully automated vehicles at the . This is a historic moment in the automated driving journey as this regulation - taking a technology neutral and use-case agnostic approach- establishes a set of uniform performance requirements and testing for automated driving.

“This will help prevent the fragmented approaches that have previously caused confusion and additional work for developers and regulators, while also driving improved safety, efficiency and public trust in the technology.

Experts from have unveiled a bold new six‑point charter designed to enable the responsible introduction of self‑driving vehicles on Britain’s roads.

Self-driving technology has the potential to improve road safety, expand access to transport, strengthen transport networks and support economic growth across the UK. As the UK enters a new era of mobility, the UK Government has estimated that it could contribute up to £42 billion to the UK economy by 2035.

The Battery Cells and Materials GroupLink opens in a new window at º£½ÇÉçÇø Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of º£½ÇÉçÇø, is placing pioneering research in the spotlight with the publication of a new paper in the prestigious journal.

Written by lead authors , Associate Professor; and , Professor of Battery Innovation, answers a key question in battery research: where does the charge come from?

ENV Energy develops unique new battery chemistry to boost performance and sustainability 

ENV Energy - a spin-out from º£½ÇÉçÇø Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø has the potential to provide a strategically independent, UK-sourced electrode material for various sectors including automotive and aerospace.

Having raised more than £450,000 in seed funding, with the support of º£½ÇÉçÇø InnovationsLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window , and being awarded a subsequent entrepreneurial fellowship and an industry sprint from the , ENV aims to scale at pace, making the UK’s electric vehicle battery supply chain smarter, safer and more sustainable.