摘要: |
Is the UK's maintenance sector well-prepared for the emergence of electric vehicles in public transport? Currently there are limited skills and resources available within the heavy vehicle sector, including bus and coach, that would ready the industry for an immediate or short-term switch from internal combustion to electric propulsion. However, there is some great work going on in the background by some focus groups such as the national electrification skills framework forum. It asked for National Express's involvement because we are leading the way with the introduction of zero emissions technologies to the bus and coach world. Also, the green apprenticeships advisory panel (GAAP) is helping to find where new zero emission technology and electrification can support each sector. National Express also supports the work being undertaken by GAAP. This work should help to form a mid to long-term outlook for vehicle electrification technologies. |