Hydrogen car lesson pack reaches 31,000+ downloads

Teaching resources covering hydrogen and fuel cell vehicle technology have been downloaded more than 31,000 times, potentially reaching around 340,000 pupils in less than two years.

Available throughout lockdown and launched in March 2019, in partnership with Arval UK, Ecuity and the Hydrogen Hub partners, the virtual pack helps support schools and colleges in need of material to educate pupils on zero-emission technology.

Given a five star rating by teachers, the pack was initially trialled in Swindon at the Nova Hreod Academy, amongst others, and is now used in schools across the country.

Nova Hreod Academy Head of Science, Dr Jannine Clapp, said: “Having the opportunity to see first-hand how technology can be used for cars in a real world application was a real bonus for our triple science students. The lesson plan along with the excellent resources for schools, created by Arval, Hydrogen Hub and Fuel Cell Systems, have helped support our scientists of the future, even whilst teaching online this year. Thank you for sharing with our school.”

Sustainable mobility leader, Arval UK, became involved in the Hydrogen Hub as part of its drive to support organisations’ adoption of zero-emission transport solutions. Its work to educate the next generation on the new technology ran in parallel to offering hydrogen fuel cell powered cars to customers.

Business Manager at Arval UK, Paul Marchment, said: “We have more than 175,000 vehicles on our UK fleet and our customers are rapidly adopting zero-emission technology such as electric cars, vans and a small number of hydrogen fuel-cell powered cars too.

“The key to normalising zero-emission technology lies as much with the next generation as the current one and so helping students to learn about hydrogen as a viable method of powering vehicles – as well as its other benefits – is something we’re proud to support. The pack being downloaded more than 30,000 times, with more than 18,000 in the last year, is incredible.”

The teaching resource is available to view and download for free on the teacher resource website TES via the following link. 

The Hydrogen Hub launched in January 2016 and has since driven millions of pounds of external investment in hydrogen and fuel cell projects in its region, with more than 50 different organisations participating in working groups and projects.

For information on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles at Arval UK visit www.arval.co.uk.