The modern world we live in is built on technology and science to create convenience, comfort, and efficiency. Leaps in technology are often driven by necessity and delivered by ingenuity.
The fuel industry is no different and has been under immense pressure to shift from high pollutant fossil fuels to a far cleaner and more sustainable scope of alternative propulsion systems.
With the UK government outlawing sales of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles in 2030, the race is on to identify technologies that can provide the required alternatives.
While there are several alternatives already in scope, the most promising is the established hydrogen fuel cells which power Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV’s).
Hydrogen power cells are very clean, emitting only warm air and clean water vapour; the energy needed is stored as hydrogen which is then converted to electricity via the fuel cell.
UK Government analysis has concluded that hydrogen could supply from 20-35% of the entire energy consumption of the UK by 2050 and so confidence in hydrogen to be successful in the automotive arena is high.
Hydrogen fuel cells are already established within a number of car models, with manufacturers continuing to invest in broadening their ranges and increase the number of FCEVs on the road. The only limiting factor in their expansion is the infrastructure for refuelling. Forecasted investment levels of £4 billion will allow this infrastructure expansion to be fully integrated by the 2030 deadline.
Ensuring your business is preparing for this change will help mitigate any obstacles created by gaps in strategy or having insufficient technical knowledge and resources.
To align with this drive, Skillnet provide an industry leading series of automotive training courses and apprenticeships to ensure your work force is equipped with the correct skill set and knowhow to help meet one of the biggest challenges of the modern era. Are you looking for an innovative forward thinking training provider to develop your workforce ? Contact Skillnet today and future proof your organisation.