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What are the implications be of freight electrifying, how likely is this (for example, in comparison with hydrogen fuelled freight) and what are the associated impacts on the grid?

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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:

Beis areas research interest interim update 2020

Related UKRI funded projects


  • Decarbonising Auxiliary Load in Freight Today

    Freight locomotives have auxiliary electric power requirements which account for up to 10-15% of the total power demand, covering engine and traction motor cooling, safety and signalling systems and locomotive control sy...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: G-VOLUTION LTD

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project focuses on decarbonising auxiliary load in freight, which is directly related to the question about the implications of freight electrifying and the associated impacts on the grid.

  • Zero Emission Rail Freight Power

    The UK Minister for Transport has announced the ambition to remove all diesel only trains off the track by 2040. This presents technical challenges to the UK rail network where only ~42% of the 20,000-miles is electrifie...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: STEAMOLOGY MOTION LIMITED

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project aims to develop zero emission traction solutions for rail freight, which is partially relevant to the question about the implications of freight electrifying and the associated impacts on the grid.

  • HiVE4HD - High Voltage E-powertrain for Heavy Duty Road Freight

    A clear path toward decarbonization of the heavy-duty freight sector has been elusive, despite interest in deploying advanced technologies in such vehicles for many reasons, including climate change, energy diversificati...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: RICARDO UK LIMITED

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project focuses on developing high-voltage powertrain concepts for heavy-duty road freight, which is not directly relevant to the question about the implications of freight electrifying and the associated impacts on the grid.

  • Scottish Hydrogen Freight Trial (SHyFT)

    The Scottish Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Freight Trail -- ShyFT -- will assess the market opportunity for zero-emission fuel cell electric (FCEV) trucks in key segments of early business adopters looking to decarbonise freight op...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: BALLARD MOTIVE SOLUTIONS LTD.

    Why might this be relevant?

    The SHyFT project specifically focuses on assessing the market opportunity for zero-emission fuel cell electric trucks in key segments of early business adopters, addressing the implications of freight electrifying and comparing it with hydrogen fuelled freight.

  • High Power Mainline Hybrid Electric Conversion For Freight Locomotives

    Saving the planet one delivery at a time. Governments all around the world are trying to legislate their way to much greener transportation whilst most transport operators are already finding their margins cut to the bo...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: METEOR POWER LIMITED