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LoCITY ROADSHOW:GUIDE TO HYDROGEN VEHICLES
WELCOME TO THE LOCITY ROADSHOW GUIDE TO HYDROGEN VEHICLES.
LoCITY Hydrogen Vehicles and Infrastructure Roadshow
The event took place on 23 November 2017 at CEME
Conference Centre, Rainham. Its focus was on enabling
freight operators to unlock the potential for hydrogen
vehicles in their fleets. Inspirational fleet managers,
vehicle manufacturers and refuelling providers were all
available to offer delegates first-hand information on the
key points to consider when choosing the right vehicle
for their fleet.
Role of the Roadshows
LoCITY Roadshows are aimed at transport and
procurement managers who are planning to introduce
ultra-low and zero emission vehicles to their fleets.
Roadshow participants are typically looking for answers
to questions about either the vehicles themselves or
supporting infrastructure.
LoCITY Roadshows also include:
• July 2017 – Electric vehicles (presentations, event
video and guidance are available on the LoCITY
website)
• September 2017 – Gas vehicles (presentations, event
video and guidance are available on the LoCITY
website)
• March 2018 – Fuels in action (includes electric, gas,
hydrogen, renewable fuels and retrofit solutions –
more details are available on the LoCITY website)
Acknowledgements
LoCITY would like to thank all the speakers, vehicle
manufacturers, infrastructure providers and exhibitors
that contributed to the success of the roadshow.
This guide provides a summary of the roadshow event, further information about LoCITY and an overview of hydrogen vehicle technology, refuelling infrastructure and operator experiences.
HYDROGEN ROADSHOW – OVERVIEW OF THE EVENT
Delegates were able to ask need-to-know questions about choosing, operating and maintaining hydrogen vans
and trucks in their fleets, and could also see a couple of market-ready vehicles for themselves. Speakers were
carefully selected to provide a practical snapshot of the hydrogen experience, both from a private operator and
public-sector experience.
Transport for London, Commercial Group, BAM and Green Tomato Cars shared real-life experiences and the
lessons they have learned from operating hydrogen vehicles, with delegates keen to draw on their knowledge
during Q&A sessions.
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Roadshow Presenters
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EVENT SPEAKERS
Nearly 80 delegates attended the LoCITY Roadshow. They were keen to understand the practical implications and opportunities associated with running hydrogen-fuelled vehicles in their fleets.
Robert Evans
Robert Evans, CEO of Cenex, opened the roadshow with an introduction to
hydrogen and the reasons why it should be considered as a candidate fuel for
vans and trucks. He explained how hydrogen is a very light gas, which disperses
quickly, and is a zero-tailpipe pollutant. Its light density means it needs to be
stored under high pressure to obtain useful energy density and is considered
to be safer than gasoline. Hydrogen can be made from hydrocarbons or via
electrolysis of water. Key advantages versus electric? Faster fill and longer range
between refills.
Matthew Dear, Greater London Authority, gave an overview of the Mayor of
London’s Draft Transport Strategy and London’s roadmap to having a zero-
emission transport system by 2050.
Andrew McKenzie from the Commercial Group spoke about the moral and social
reasons why the Group originally introduced hydrogen dual-fuel vans in its fleet.
The Company’s business model was also a key factor and meant hydrogen was
the only feasible option. The Commercial Group is currently the largest private
operator of hydrogen fuelled vehicles.
On a smaller scale, six hydrogen vehicles are currently being trialled by Transport
for London (TfL) and Fleet Manager Glenn Jones gave a brief update about the
trial. TfL received the vehicles at the end of October 2017 and will soon be asking
for feedback from their drivers.
Another company that has recently introduced a Renault Kangoo range extender
to its fleet is BAM Construction. Fleet Manger, Agnes Miller, said the company
was committed to achieving a zero-emission target and is currently trialling
alternatively fuelled vehicles.
Green Tomato Cars’ MD, Jonny Goldstone, spoke about his company’s
experiences of using hydrogen vehicles and how they perform from a driver’s
perspective. He also explained how little there is to do with regards to servicing
the vehicles.
Amanda Lyne from ULEMCo outlined the business case for hydrogen dual-fuel
vehicles, the conversion process and the immediate opportunities for urban
HGVs. Richard Kemp-Harper from Arcola Energy then highlighted the benefits
of adding fuel cell technology to electric vehicles to increase range and flexibility.
Simon Bourne from ITM Power presented an overview of how hydrogen fuel is
made and stored. He then showed a map of all ITM’s refuelling stations in the UK
and further details of planned station roll out in 2018.
The roadshow was concluded by Fergus Worthy, TfL, who reminded delegates
of the measures contained within the draft Mayor’s Transport Strategy and its
emphasis on London becoming a zero-emission city by 2050.
Matthew Dear
Agnes Miller
Amanda Lyne
EVENT FEEDBACK
ExhibitorsAndrew McKenzie, Senior Sustainability Executive, Commercial Group
“Commercial Group is really committed to using hydrogen as a fuel in our
vehicles. It really helps us control and limit our emissions from our vehicle
fleet as we deliver to customers. The benefits are that it really does reduce
the CO2 footprint. We’ve seen significant reductions across our operations
which is brilliant.”
Jacqui Staunton, Project Director, Climate Change Solutions
“We hear so much about the theory and the potential of hydrogen so it’s
great to hear from people who are actually driving these vehicles right now
and from the companies that are making them. The great thing about this
kind of event is it’s all about delivery and real life.”
Richard Kemp-Harper, Head of Innovation and Business Development, Arcola Energy
“We have about forty of the Kangoo ZEH2 vehicles out with customers right
now, with interest in some more coming through. Talking to customers they
are very keen on bigger vehicles so we are working on a 3.5 tonne Transit van
and looking at a 7.5 tonne vehicle as well because we think the bigger vehicles
are a bigger opportunity and this is with the fuel cell hydrogen technology.”
Alan Lindfield, Logistics Consultant, Alan Lindfield Ltd
“Events like this are important for the industry to help educate all levels of
people, from the top right through to middle management and below. If we
educate people and they get more confidence in the technology they are
more likely to adopt it.”
Glen Feasey, Depot Manager, Hiab
“Moving forwards hydrogen vehicles will be something we will look at but it
could be its not right for the industry at the moment with the infrastructure
that is currently in place.”
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29% of delegates said
they were more likely
to procure hydrogen
vehicles in their fleet as
a result of attending the
event
24% of delegates said
their next step will be to
organise a vehicle trial
Source: Delegate feedback survey
Next steps
WHAT IS LOCITY?
LoCITY is:
• Supporting freight and fleet operators, vehicle
manufacturers and infrastructure suppliers to increase
the availability and uptake of ultra-low and zero
emission commercial vehicles
• Supporting boroughs in upgrading fleets to cleaner
vehicles and alternative fuels
• Preparing the freight industry for the introduction of
the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
• Aiding the reduction of air pollution in London,
delivering health benefits for Londoners and helping
to meet targets on climate change
LoCITY is an industry led, collaborative programme
that aims to lower emissions from commercial vehicles
operating in London.
It brings together fleet operators, central and local
government, vehicle manufactures, refuelling and
recharging suppliers and other public and private sector
organisations to improve air quality.
LoCITY will also contribute to London’s target to reduce
CO2 emissions to 60 per cent below 1990 levels by 2025.
Workstream 1Help increase the availability and a�ordabilityof viable low emission commercial vehicles.
The LoCITY Workstreams are:
Workstream 2Establish alternative fuel and supply chain
infrastructure to support the uptake of cleanercommercial vehicles.
Workstream 3Improve understanding through jargon-freecommunications, highlight the bold steps
organisations are already taking, and informfuture fleet buying decisions.
LoCITY Tools:
LoCITY’s website (locity.org.uk) features a number of
tools to help transport managers with their future fleet-
purchasing or leasing decisions.
These include:
• A Commercial Vehicle Finder that provides
information about the range of ultra-low and zero
emission vehicles available to purchase
• A multi-layer map showing the locations of all
refuelling and recharging infrastructure within London
and the home counties
• Video case studies featuring fleet operators talking
about their experiences
• Details of Driver CPC-accredited LoCITY Driving
training courses and e-learning modules
The LoCITY Workstreams are:
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Register your interest in LoCITY via our website
Attend a Working Group meeting
Contact us about becoming a LoCITY Champion via [email protected]
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TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
What is hydrogen?
Hydrogen gas is colourless, odourless and non-toxic.
Hydrogen releases heat when it reacts with oxygen. It
can be made from existing fuels (i.e. natural gas, oil, coal
biomass or LPG) or by using electricity from the grid to
generate electrolysis of water on-site. The hydrogen is
then stored under pressure.
What is a fuel cell?
A fuel cell combines hydrogen and oxygen to produce water, heat and electricity. The device does this by
electrochemically reacting a fuel (i.e. hydrogen or hydrogen-rich) with oxygen.
Unlike a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE), it produces heat and electricity without burning the fuel and
can therefore be more efficient and cleaner.
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ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Fuel Cell Range Extended Electric Vehicle
• Zero tailpipe emission and low noise
• Fuel cell vehicles do not need to
be recharged like an EV as they are
refuelled by hydrogen, which is similar
to the conventional drop in refuelling
process.
• Doubles the range of an electric only
van due to the addition of a hydrogen
range extender
• Payload and load space is reduced
by around 10% due to the additional
hydrogen tank and components
• More expensive than a diesel van.
However, funding has previously been
available
• Residual values and longevity of new
product to market by retro-fit supplier
are unknown
Hydrogen dual-fuel • Can be retrofitted to any commercial
vehicle. Enables hydrogen use in a wide
variety of vehicles
• Vehicle can operate on 100% diesel if H2
infrastructure is not available
• Current deployments require additional
grant funding assistance due to higher
cost of vehicles and fuel.
Based on LoCITY Options Report
OPERATIONAL ITEMS
Safety
Like any fuel, hydrogen has associated risks; however, hydrogen
has been generated and handled for many decades meaning
these risks are well understood and mitigated. Hydrogen is no
more dangerous than traditional fuels (i.e. natural gas, LPG,
diesel or petrol) and there are good safety measures in place
(i.e. sensors and emergency pressure release valves).
Noise
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are quieter than diesel vehicles.
Recent changes to weights and dimensions
In September 2017, the Department for Transport announced
its amendment to authorised vehicle weight and dimensions
regulations. The changes allow up to an extra tonne in
weight for certain vehicle categories using LPG, natural gas,
biomethane, electricity and hydrogen. Further information is
available on the DfT website.
Between July and October 2017, the Department for Transport
ran a public consultation on proposals to allow category B (car
and van) licence holders to drive vans weighing up to 4,250kg,
if they are alternatively fuelled. Category B licences are
currently limited to vehicles weighing up to 3,500kg. Further
information is available on the DfT website.
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Servicing and maintenance considerations
Fuel cell hydrogen vehicles require minimal
maintenance as they have fewer moving parts than
conventional vehicles.
A dual-fuel vehicle will require slightly more
maintenance than a fuel cell hydrogen vehicle
due to its diesel components (i.e oil and filters
disposal).
Training
Drivers will not need specialist training on how
to operate the vehicle, as they drive the same as
a conventional ICE vehicle. However, it is highly
advised that familiarisation training is provided.
LoCITY Driving is a driver CPC accredited
training course that focuses on minimising the
environmental impact of vans and HGVs by
reducing emissions through the use of pre-journey
planning and vehicle checks, fuel-efficient driving
and alternative fuels. Further information is
available on the LoCITY website.
REFUELLING INFRASTRUCTURE
Cost of refuelling
Hydrogen costs £10-£12 per kilogramme, therefore a 5kg tank will
cost between £50-£60 to fill. As an example, Arcola Energy claims
a Renault Kangoo ZE-H2 electric van, with fuel cell range extender
and a 5kg tank, can achieve a range of up to 250 miles (NOTE: we
are not aware of any independent research to verify this).
Refuelling process compared to typical forecourt refuelling
Hydrogen refuelling takes a similar amount of time to that of a
conventional diesel or petrol vehicle. The process is similar to
conventional refuelling.
Hydrogen refuelling stations
Across the UK there are 12 publicly accessible refuelling locations
(at the time of writing). The network of refuelling infrastructure
provision is growing with more publicly accessible stations due to
open in 2018.
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LoCITY Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Map
LoCITY has produced a multi-layer interactive map showing the current locations of publicly accessible recharging
and refuelling locations across London and the Home Counties. It contains a separate layer for hydrogen refuelling
stations.
FUNDING OPTIONS
Financial incentives
Vans (not exceeding 3.5 tonnes in gross vehicle weight)
that emit 75g/km or less of CO2 and meet the Euro
5 standard for air quality qualify for a 100 per cent
discount on the Congestion Charge.
The plug-in van grant offers 20 per cent (up to £8,000)
off the cost of the base plug-in electric van. Further
details are available via the OLEV website.
Vehicle suppliers administer a European grant that
offers a £2,250 buy back guarantee for the fuel cell and
fuel tank at the end of the vehicle’s life.
No duty on hydrogen as a road fuel.
Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial
• ULEMCo will trial a range of vehicles with hydrogen
dual-fuel technology
• Advanced Fuel Technologies will trial an on-vehicle
system for enriching hydrocarbon fuels with
hydrogen in a pressurised unit
OLEV Hydrogen for Transport Programme (HTP)
Launched in August 2017 the Hydrogen for Transport
Programme (HTP) provides funding support for
Hydrogen Refuelling Stations (HRS) and hydrogen fuel
cell vehicles within captive fleets. Stage One funding
was allocated in 2017. Stage Two will commit up to £14m
to fund up to ten HRS and captive fleets. Further details
are available via the Ricardo website.
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LoCITY Whole-Life Cost Tool
In early 2018, a new tool will be available for fleet operators to check the total cost of ownership (TCO) of hydrogen
vehicles in comparison to diesel alternatives.
A Fuel Cell Range Extender Electric Vehicle can offer Whole-Life Cost (WLC) savings of up to £7,000 compared to a
diesel alternative (LoCITY Options Report).
To receive updates about this tool, register your details on the LoCITY website.
CASE STUDY OF AN OPERATOR USING HYDROGEN VEHICLES IN ITS FLEET
The Commercial Group – LoCITY
“We ran a trial to really assess what would be the best fuel for us to
use for shipping product around the UK. Without a doubt, hydrogen
was completely outstanding as the choice that would work for us.”
Simone Hindmarch-Bye, Co-founding Director, Commercial Group
John Lewis Partnership and Commercial Group explain the steps they took to select alternative fuels for their fleets and how this supports their CSR initiatives.
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Watch the video (after John Lewis)
PERSONAL ACTION PLAN
What should I do next?
Contact LoCITY Explore the LoCITY website
View presentations from the event
View our LoCITY Champions
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View the Hydrogen Vehicles Roadshow presentation slides
Contact a vehicle manufacturer/retrofit company to organise a
vehicle trial
Meet with suppliers to discuss any infrastructure upgrade
requirements
Contact operators with hydrogen vehicles in their fleets to find
out more about their experiences
Your personal checklist
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Fuels in Action | 20 March 2018 | Kempton Park Racecourse
Fuels in Action is the fourth roadshow in our series and will focus on Electric, Gas, Hydrogen, Bio-diesel as well as retrofit solutions.
Visitors attending this event will be able to learn about the diesel alternatives available to them now, and in the future, through a series of seminar sessions, while a number of vehicle manufacturers and
other suppliers will be in attendance to share their knowledge and demonstrate their products.
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To register your place, go to
www.locity.org.uk/locity-interactive-roadshows
LoCITY is hosting four free to attend interactive roadshows to help operators experience the latest
ultra low emission commercial vehicles.
If you missed our roadshows covering Electric and Gas vehicles go to www.locity.org.uk/locity-interactive-roadshows to download
the guides and speaker presentations.
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