Plans for 54 new infrastructure hubs to power zero-emission trucks were announced during the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrations (ZEHID) program summit in London, UK, on March 6.
The £200m (US$258m) ZEHID program from Innovate UK will see hundreds of zero-emission HGVs deployed alongside a network of 54 charging and fueling spanning the length and breadth of the UK, enabling eHGV charging and hydrogen refueling.
The new network of hubs will be integrated into the road transportation system with convenient locations at depots, motorway services and arterial roads across the whole of the country.
Each of the hubs is being led by one of the four flagship project partnerships which form the Zero Emission HGV and infrastructure program:
Commenting on the announcement, Simon Buckley, knowledge transfer manager for Zero Emission Mobility said, “The announcement of 54 new infrastructure hubs marks a transformative moment for the UK’s freight industry. By strategically placing these hubs across the country, we are addressing one of the biggest barriers to zero-emission HGV adoption: reliable infrastructure.
“This program not only accelerates the transition to cleaner transport but also strengthens supply chain resilience, ensuring businesses can move goods sustainably without compromising efficiency.”