Intelligent Energy announces its support for UKH2 Mobility

Loughborough: Monday, 23rd January 2012

 Intelligent Energy, the global clean power systems company that was originally a spin-out from Loughborough University, has become a founding member of UK H2 Mobility, a government and industry group aiming to accelerate the commercial roll out of hydrogen vehicles in 2014/15.

Dr. Henri Winand, Chief Executive at Intelligent Energy said: 'The UK H2 Mobility is a ground-breaking industry led task force. Its job is to roll its sleeves up and ensure that the UK is well positioned for the commercial roll-out of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles from 2014/15 as part of a balanced portfolio of drivetrains. Fuel cell vehicles, storage and refuelling technology are here today, they work! We now need to look at how we can make these elements, together with the hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, work most effectively to enable the UK to take full advantage of hydrogen as a transport fuel; stimulating inward investment, GDP growth and securing and creating new jobs.'

The new initiative – UKH2 Mobility – brings together three Government Departments and industrial partners from the utility, gas, infrastructure and global car manufacturing sectors. The group will evaluate the potential for hydrogen as a fuel for Ultra Low Carbon Vehicles in the UK before developing an action plan for an anticipated roll-out to consumers in 2014/15. It aims to:
  • Analyse in detail the specific UK case for the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles as one of a number of solutions to decarbonise road transport and quantify the potential emissions benefits
  • Review the investments required to commercialise the technology, including refuelling infrastructure
  • Identify what is required to make the UK a leading global player in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle manufacturing thereby paving the way for economic opportunities to the UK, through the creation of new jobs and boosting of local economies.
'Intelligent Energy's input into this crucial new task force reinforces the company's preeminent position in fuel cell and hydrogen generation technologies,' said Professor Steve Rothberg Loughborough University's Pro Vice Chancellor (Enterprise). He concluded: 'From the company's origins in ground breaking transport and chemistry research in the late 1980s to its current status as a leading company employing 250 people worldwide, the University is immensely proud of Intelligent Energy's achievements.'

Pictured: Intelligent Energy’s CE Dr Henri Winand (far left) at the UKH2 Mobility discussion.