Gaining traction: Imperial College London to investigate using solar to directly power trains

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University partners with charity 10:10 on Renewable Traction Power project to investigate using track-side solar panels to power trains

Imperial College London has partnered with climate change charity 10:10 to investigate the use of track-side solar panels to power trains, the two organisations announced yesterday. The Renewable Traction...

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