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Low Carbon Scotland #SCOTLANDISNOW | 1 LOW CARBON TRANSPORT IN SCOTLAND Low Carbon Transport welcome to Scotland FÀILTE GU ALBA The small country making a big impact on the global landscape. Scotland is where you will find excellence in education, a flair for invention and a penchant for research. It’s a place where great ideas become global standards. We are committed to decarbonising and` our government has shown global leadership in setting targets and policies and selecting investments according to these principles. Scotland was the first country in the world to declare the Climate Change Emergency and pass world-leading climate change legislation, which sets a target date for net-zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045. You’ll find that local and national government, industry and academia in Scotland are uniquely connected, so We’ve already made good progress in reducing change can be driven quickly. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the power sector by deploying renewables, and the Scottish Our driving determination is the key to our success. Government has now committed to take radical steps to We’d love you to join the very many global businesses decarbonise transport in Scotland. As such, that choose to locate, operate and grow in Scotland opportunities abound for ambitious companies to locate alongside our ambitious local companies. in Scotland, and with strong public sector support, work with us as we work to reduce transport emissions. We’re here for you throughout the journey – you will be supported before, during and after you locate With highly populated urban centres, sparsely populated in Scotland. islands and combination of mountainous and costal terrain, Scotland is an ideal living lab for the Now is the time to invest in Scotland. So come on in; development, testing and scale-up of new technology. be part of Scotland’s continuing success story. #SCOTLANDISNOW | 3 SCOTLAND’S OPPORTUNITY When it comes to low carbon transport, Scotland is leading the way. We have the resources, expertise, drive and determination to rise to the challenges of the climate change emergency. Growing the low carbon transport industry has the full support of both the UK and Scottish governments, and there is significant private and public support for investments in low carbon transport projects. BATTERIES & ENERGY STORAGE HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES As demand for battery cells in the automotive industry Scotland is fast becoming a leading centre for the outstrips supply, Scotland is looking to develop its supply development of electric drive trains for heavy duty vehicles. chain and scale up the production of batteries and battery We are establishing a series of platforms for R&D on packs, plus smart tech for battery systems. We are also different vehicle types including buses, trains, ferries, refuse investigating sodium-ion as a cheaper and more abundant & emergency vehicles. This is opening up exciting element to further reduce battery costs and this will create opportunities for companies to get involved in vehicle areas of opportunity in Scotland for R&D and design, manufacturing, standardisation, safety and whole manufacturing. systems modelling, linking vehicle deployment with low carbon energy supply and refuelling infrastructure. There is a specific opportunity to develop this supply chain in Scotland, to reduce the UK’s reliance on overseas Scotland’s heavy populated urban areas and remote rural markets. Supplementary opportunities exist for battery locations provide an ideal test bed for new electric vehicle recycling and reuse of batteries for second and third life use. development & deployment. RAIL HYDROGEN Scotland’s ambition is to achieve zero emission railways by With strong knowledge and capabilities in hydrogen, yet a 2035, five years ahead of the rest of the UK. Our rail currently limited supply chain, Scotland offers plentiful opportunity is based on a market of £48bn planned and opportunity for international companies active in this field. committed investment in rail in the UK, with a £5bn There are opportunities for fuel cell development, niche investment in electrification projects and £3bn for rolling vehicle design and manufacturing, and additional supply stock replacement in Scotland alone. There are also chain opportunities include refuelling infrastructure, opportunities for companies to produce diesel alternatives operation and maintenance, plus hydrogen safety and flow for non-electrified routes, such as independently powered rate meteorology. battery and fuel cell electric trains. You can take advantage of the opportunity to work with In addition to decarbonisation, investment at UK level in Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub to develop a commercial supply ‘mega’ rail infrastructure projects such as HS2 and of green hydrogen into the north east region or with Northern Power House Rail, provide a generational Hydrogen Accelerator Initiative at the University of St opportunity for the rail supply chain. We are working to Andrews to develop niche vehicles and optimise drive trains grow industrial capability in Scotland to develop an outward for specific applications. looking cluster providing skills, innovation and supply chain capability to support decarbonisation of rail and delivery of projects on time and on budget. LowLow CarbonCarbon TransportTransport A LEADING LIGHT FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE Since the Scottish Enlightenment, our small country By choosing Scotland for your low carbon transport has always been known as a nation of great thinkers. project, you will be part of a connected business From advancements in medicine to agriculture, infrastructure, where expertise from across industry, philosophy to engineering, Scotland is ahead of the academia and the public sector combines to transform curve and the transition to a low carbon economy is current practices and research in the decarbonisation just the latest example of how the Scots are showing of transport. global leadership at a time of significant industrial change. You’ll also have access to a forward-thinking, environmentally conscious customer-base, which is While the policy and direction on decarbonisation already demanding battery powered transport and comes from the Scottish Government, this is an supports the concept of hydrogen fuel cells, biofuels ambition the whole country is getting behind. We are and other emerging technologies. aiming high; by 2032 we will phase out the need to buy petrol and diesel cars and vans and have plans to Companies like yours will take comfort in knowing that decarbonise Scotland’s railways by 2035. Scotland is responding to the climate change emergency by making investments to reduce emissions. PUBLIC INVESTMENT BANK - GREEN INVESTMENT £2bn of patient public finance has PORTFOLIO - a £3bn green been allocated to a new Public investment portfolio has been Investment Bank to decarbonise launched by the Scottish Scotland’s economy. Government to attract new low carbon investments into Scotland. You can be assured that when you make the decision to invest in Scotland, you’ll be in good company. We can all work together for a brighter future – for Scotland and for the entire planet. DID YOU KNOW? • The world’s first net zero aviation region is in the • Dundee was named Europe’s most visionary EV city in highlands and islands of Scotland and by 2040, all 2018 by the World Electric Vehicle Association and has internal flights will be zero carbon the largest UK electric taxi fleet • Every one of Scotland's city centres will be vehicle • Scotland’s islands are home to some of the world’s most emission-free by 2030 thanks to a £80m investment in innovative projects integrating renewable energy walking and cycling and a £500m investment in generation and transport systems, including a number of bus infrastructure hydrogen demonstration projects on Orkney • The world’s largest fleet of hydrogen buses is located in • The world’s first passenger-carrying autonomous bus will Aberdeen and has already delivered over 1 million be the CAV Forth Project over the Forth Road Bridge passenger miles • The world's first hydrogen-fuelled seagoing car and passenger ferry is scheduled for launch in Orkney in 2021 #SCOTLANDISNOW | 5 THE RIGHT TALENT FOR YOUR BUSINESS Want to attract and retain the right talent to maintain your competitive edge? Come in – we’ve been waiting for you. Scotland’s academics have the ambition to be world leaders in sustainable development, and our universities and colleges understand their role in developing people that can meet the skillset required for the future. Heriot-Watt - a world-leading centre St Andrews University - hosts the Fuel for policy and innovation in transport Cells & Batteries research project logistics. which, with funding from the Faraday Institution, aims to create a safe, Strathclyde [Design, Manufacturing and cheap, long-lasting battery which Engineering Mangement] - combines could revolutionise electric travel and end-to-end multidisciplinary renewable energy storage. expertise from creative design, manufacture & management of an Napier - a hub for the development of entire product or system. ULEVs, including Scotland’s longest established transport research group Edinburgh - a world-leading to solve practical problems and issues informatics department, including the in transport. Bayes Centre. Scotland is strongly represented in complimentary and Maintenance Modern Apprenticeships with a sectors such as advanced engineering and manufacturing. number of those already including City & Guilds or IMI
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