Teacher Today / Professor Peter Bruce

A SCOTTISH academic whose work could be the next big leap forward in the development of electric cars has been honoured with a UK Science Award.
Professor Peter Bruce, of St Andrews University, is working on a new type of battery he believes may be able to deliver the “holy grail” of fuelling an engine to run for 300 miles without stopping. The lithium air battery, which uses oxygen, could also help Scotland store and make greater use of energy from wind and wave power.
Prof Bruce said: “It is rewarding to work in an area where you feel your contribution might be something which will be help advance human kind.”
At the moment, electric cars can drive for about 170km before they need recharging.
Prof Lesley Yellowlees, chairman of the selection panel, described Prof Bruce as a “brilliant scientist”.