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The IMechE regularly webcasts lectures which are hosted at our London headquarters. 

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Available to View Now

The following lectures are free to view on Playitback now:
 

Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation Lecture - The History of Another Dimension - 50 Years of Bentley's V8 Engine

22 January 2009

Dr Ulrich Eichhorn’s lecture covers the original design and development of the Bentley V8 engine, from its introduction in 1959 through to its present day form in the newly launched Bentley Brooklands coupe.

Duration: 1 hr 19 mins

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Engineering the Future in a Climate of Change - Automobile Chairman's Address

10 December 2008

Climate change challenges automotive engineers. In this lecture Prof. Richard Folkson discusses energy alternatives and look at automotive solutions and opportunities.

Duration: 1 hr 48 mins

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Feeding the Tigers

18 December 2007

Terry Spall examined the influence the UK has had over the formative years of the 'tiger' economies of China and India, considering scenarios to be faced when they eventually come of age.

Duration: 1 hr 37 mins

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