HGVs count for 20% of domestic transport CO2 emissions, so in a bid to reduce this figure and move us closer to zero-emission transport, the ZEHID programme is aiming to build new infrastructure by 2030.
With a bold vision to deploy around 350 of the heaviest battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles on UK roads, the programme will also fund and support over 70 public and depot-based infrastructure installations by 2030. This programme will accelerate the move to zero-emissions logistics as every zero-emissions HGV on the road could potentially reduce the equivalent CO2 emissions of replacing dozens of passenger cars.
The ZEHID programme will operate in 2 phases:
- Procurement and Infrastructure Development Phase taking place between 2024 and 2026
- On-Road Demonstration (2026-2031): this includes real-world trials of the zero-emission HGVs and testing their capabilities in various operational scenarios
Programme Objectives:
- Deployment of zero-emission HGVs
- Building confidence by providing decisionmakers with key insights into the performance and impact of this infrastructure
- Boost innovation by encouraging the further development of supply chain technologies to tackle sustainability
- Lay the foundation to establish the infrastructure needed to support adoption across the UK
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Source: Innovate UK – Business Connect
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