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<p>The Government’s long-term goal is the development and deployment of zero emission
HGVs. Zero emission technologies are starting to emerge for the HGV sector, particularly
for those vehicles with shorter range requirements. Hydrogen is likely to be a feasible
zero emission fuel for large, long-haul HGVs.</p><p>In 2017, OLEV and Innovate UK
awarded £20 million of grant funding to 20 projects through the Low Emissions Freight
and Logistics Trial (LEFT), alongside £12m in private investment. The aim is to support
industry-led trials of alternative propulsion technologies for commercial fleets in
the UK, including electricity, hydrogen and gas. Since 2016, ultra-low emission vehicles
heavier than 3.5 tonnes, including hydrogen HGVs, have been eligible for a grant of
up to £20,000 per vehicle. The Department expects to make the first awards of this
grant shortly.</p>
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