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A gentle pop instead of a loud bang

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:54:21 +0100

As they enter and exit tunnels, trains generate pressure waves of varying strengths, depending on their speed. Physicist Daniela Heine, from the DLR Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology, is investigating how these pressure waves can be mitigated.

DLR researchers unveil a new kind of range extender for electric cars

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:30:00 +0100

Scientists at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) have developed an entirely new kind of drive concept to extend the range of electrically powered vehicles.

Never get stressed searching for a parking space again

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:23:43 +0100

Looking for a parking space can be a strain on the nerves for drivers. How nice would it be for a car to be able to look for its own parking space, for example at a railway station, while we are boarding the train?

2013 – international collaborations and diverse research projects

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:00:00 +0100

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is using knowledge for tomorrow to shape the future of our society today. DLR is a world-renowned partner for research and will continue to develop its international network in 2013 by establishing new collaborations with research institutes and universities.