Continuing its inquiry into the role batteries and fuel cells in
achieving net-zero emissions, the House of Lords Science and
Technology Committee will hear from experts on fuel cell
manufacturing in the UK, including public perception and
regulation.
The committee will then focus on what role batteries and fuel
cells play in decarbonising the transport sector and the
challenges involved. This builds on recent evidence where the
committee have heard that much more manufacturing capacity is
needed to reach net-zero targets.
These evidence sessions can be followed live at www.parliamentlive.tv
from 10am tomorrow (Tuesday 27 April 2021).
Witnesses
10am
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Jo Godden, Managing Director, Fuel Cells,
Johnson Matthey
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Dr Mark Selby, Chief Technology Officer, Ceres
Power
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Professor Marcus Newborough, Development
Director, ITM Power
11am
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Ian Constance, CEO, Advanced Propulsion Centre
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Helen Simpson, Innovation and Projects
Director, Porterbrook
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Paul Stein, Chief Technology Officer, Rolls
Royce plc
Possible questions
- What are the different types of fuel cells and their
applications?
- What equipment, facilities and skillsets are needed to
manufacture fuel cells?
- How much research and innovation in the UK is currently
focused on scaling up fuel cell manufacture?
- In which aspect of fuel cell manufacturing can the UK have a
global lead?
- What role can batteries and fuel cells play in decarbonising
road, rail and aviation?
- What are the main challenges facing the widespread deployment
of passenger electric vehicles in the UK?
- Does the UK face any particular challenges that make it more
difficult to deploy low/zero carbon transport options compared to
other countries?
- What are the primary safety issues that need to be addressed
for both battery and fuel cell powered transport, including road,
rail and aviation?
Notes to editors:
- This is part of the committee’s new inquiry into batteries
and fuel cells. For further information please see the Committee Website
