Green innovative funding for trucks and buses in Wales, England and Northern Ireland

The £54million green government funding for trucks and buses is focused on projects in Wales, England and Northern Ireland. These innovative green projects are funded with the aim of creating electric trucks and hydrogen-powered buses.

It coincides with the governments 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution. The funding is being coordinated by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). The APC supports the development of low carbon emission technologies for cars, buses, heavy goods vehicles and vans. It supports the UK’s ongoing efforts to develop a sustainable supply chain for manufacturing electric vehicles by 2026.

It is another grant for businesses that is awarded by the Government. Other business grants they’ve provided recently include council business grants, start-up business grants and grants for charities.

The 3 projects being funded:

  1. £31.9million to develop electric propulsion systems for heavy goods vehicles in Cwmbran, Wales. This technology could be used to give lorries greater range, better energy efficiency for coaches and construction vehicles, for example.
  2. £11.3million to develop and manufacture energy-saving technology from motorsport. This is to be used in cars and vans from a Warwickshire centre.
  3. £11.2million to develop and manufacture low-cost hydrogen fuel cell technology for buses. It’s also used to create a hydrogen centre of excellence in Wrightbus in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

Project aims:

The £54million green government funding for trucks and buses aims to:

  • Secure 10,000 jobs
  • Save 45 million tonnes of carbon emissions
  • Drive energy-saving technologies to be used across a range of vehicles.

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said:

“The UK is leading the world by developing cutting edge technology that will help to tackle climate change and lead to a green, competitive future for our automotive supply chain.

“These projects will not only help accelerate the wider application of greener technology in lorries and buses, but will also help generate the high-skilled jobs to level up communities across the UK while ensuring we build back greener from the pandemic.”

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis said:

“Northern Ireland and the local economy thrives on innovation, manufacturing and technological advancements, leading the charge in allowing us to reach our ambitious goal of a net zero future by 2050.

“With a landmark investment of £11.2 million this will enable Wrightbus to become a centre of excellence for zero-emission technology in the heart of Ballymena.

“This is outstanding news for the people of Northern Ireland, protecting more than 1,000 skilled jobs and creating more than 3,000 additional jobs over the next 10 years. This will continue to level up our local economy, allowing Wrightbus to continue producing the next generation of world-leading hydrogen buses.”

Secretary of State for Wales, Simon Hart said:

“As we work towards net zero by 2050, South Wales will be a hub of innovation and green technology as we transform the UK economy over the coming years.

“The investment in electric propulsion systems in Cwmbran will create more than 1,000 skilled jobs. It follows recent UK government backing for the Global Centre of Rail Excellence and to develop a net zero industrial zone across South Wales as we ensure that the region’s proud heritage is continued with the industries of the future.”

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