The Fundamentals of Ultra-Low Emission Road Transport

Description

The future of transport is electric…or is it?

In the race to combat emissions-induced climate change and urban air quality challenges, the transition to low emission road transport is surging ahead. With a multitude of technologies vying for prominence, discerning the right fit for specific applications has become a pivotal concern for governments and businesses worldwide, and if you are reading this then it probably impacts you as well. 
 
Our highly interactive, in-person, one-day course is designed to teach you how to compare and contrast the leading low emission technologies in road transport and their environmental impacts. Developed and delivered by Cenex (the Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon & Fuel Cell Technologies), this course distils nearly two decades of industry research and expertise into unbiased, independent training on pivotal transport technologies and their operational principles.
 
After exploring the differences between Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) and Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) the course will focus on the two primary zero emission vehicle technologies – Electric and Hydrogen, explaining how they work, their advantages and disadvantages and how to refuel them.

 Running our course in your business will enable your team to:

• Uncover the driving forces, both political and environmental, propelling the shift towards low emission transport.
• Grasp and effectively apply key industry terminology with precision.
• Discern the nuances between Ultra Low Emission and Zero Emission Vehicle technologies.
• Compare and contrast pivotal zero emission transport technologies - Electric and Hydrogen vehicles.
• Recognise the requisites and challenges of the recharging/refuelling infrastructures underpinning these technologies.
   
   

Course Outline:

1. Drivers for ULEV: The day will start by exploring the political and environmental trends that are driving us towards reducing emissions from transport.
2. Overview of ULEV and ZEV: Next, we will explore the differences between ultra-low and zero emission vehicles, including examples of some of the key technologies.
3. Electric Vehicles (EVs): Focusing on the first zero emission vehicle technology, we will look at the fundamental components of an electric vehicle. We will then explore the different types of electric vehicles available and their advantages and disadvantages.
4. EV Infrastructure: Infrastructure can be the key barrier or enabler for a new technology. In this section we will explore how you recharge an electric vehicle and the different options available.
5. Hydrogen Vehicles: Electric isn’t the only option available. Here we will explain how hydrogen vehicles work and how they compare to electric.
6. Hydrogen Infrastructure: Building on the previous step we will explain how hydrogen is produced, transported and used to refuel vehicles.
7. Pulling it all together: Once we have explored each of these key technologies, we will look at how to use this knowledge to make strategic decisions for your business and customers.

Practicalities -

This course can be conducted either at your premises or at an off-site location. While we generally cap attendance at 15 learners, we can arrange flexible alternatives. Each learner will receive a complimentary textbook, facilitating deeper exploration of specific areas of interest in the future.

Cost - 
The basic course typically costs £9,000 (ex. VAT) for up to 15 learners, plus travel costs. Where materials require adapting or changing for the audience, additional costs will be incurred.

Additional learners can be added at a cost of £300 (ex.VAT) per head up to a maximum of 20 learners.