We often focus on the technical aspects surrounding the shift to a Net Zero transport industry. However technical innovation alone won’t be enough to get us there. One of the most critical factors currently constraining the rate of transition is the availability of skilled labour.

This project was set up as part of UK Research & Innovation’s wider “Driving the Electric Revolution” programme aimed at developing the necessary skills in the UK to ensure that we can deliver on the Government’s net zero objectives.

The FOCUS project looked at applying Cenex’s knowledge and experience developed over 17 years of industry research and using it to create world-class training resources around low carbon transport technologies.

• Development and delivery of a low cost, easily scalable blended-learning course introducing low carbon road transport technologies; combining online learning materials with live events to encourage learner participation
• Publication of a technical handbook based on the course content
• Development of a business case for sustainable development of ongoing training courses in this area