The shift to sustainable fuels could be vital in reaching the UK government’s 'Net Zero 2050' targets. Hydrogen is an emerging player in the road transport energy mix and part of a portfolio of green energy solutions that are at different points on their evolutionary timelines for replacing fossil fuels.
However, for hydrogen to be used in the future, policymakers and industry need to consider its role now, as well as the infrastructure needed, and make the necessary investment for this to happen.
Joanne Cowell, lead author of the report, a member of the IET’s Transport Panel and a technical director at Costain, said: “There is significant focus on electricity as a viable alternative energy source for road transport and in many cases battery electric vehicles are likely to be the most appropriate option.
“However, hydrogen has the potential to provide another alternative, particularly for certain applications where the characteristics of hydrogen...