H2Accelerate collaboration calls for stronger UK policy framework to support hydrogen trucks.
The H2Accelerate collaboration has published the latest in a series of whitepapers on the need for supportive policy frameworks to enable the commercialisation of the hydrogen truck sector. This whitepaper focusses on the UK landscape, examining the existing UK policy framework for zero-emission trucks and proposing policy changes that would enable the roll-out of a large-scale hydrogen trucking sector.
Exploring the existing UK policy framework
The UK was among the first countries to develop a hydrogen strategy and has historically acted as a world leader in the implementation of policy support for low-carbon transport.
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The recent publication of the UK Zero-Emission Road Freight Demonstrator (ZERFD) shows that the UK government is willing to support the early-stage deployment of zero emissions trucks, however, longer-term support will be needed to provide vehicle OEMs with the certainty to invest in right-hand drive vehicles and fuel suppliers with the confidence to develop a nation-wide network of hydrogen refuelling stations.
Oliver Bishop, Global Head of Hydrogen Mobility at bp, said:
At bp, we are excited by the opportunity to invest in zero-emissions refuelling for heavy-duty vehicles in the UK.Â
“We are exploring opportunities to kick-start a UK hydrogen mobility offer to our truck customers. However, to make further investments that will enable the large-scale deployment of heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles across the UK, we need sustained supporting policies from the UK government.”
Policy recommendations outlined for the UK government
The policy paper outlines a series of policy recommendations which H2Accelerate members believe will foster confidence in the UK’s commitment to hydrogen trucking, and enable the ambitious targets to ban all non-zero-emission heavy duty vehicles by 2040.
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H2Accelerate collaboration calls for stronger UK policy framework to support hydrogen trucks, December 12, 2023
