MIRA Technology Institute Leads the Way in Hydrogen Training Innovation
Key Ideas
  • The MIRA Technology Institute in Nuneaton is enhancing its hydrogen training capabilities by introducing a hydrogen-powered Toyota pallet truck for educational purposes.
  • This initiative aims to train logistics professionals on the benefits of hydrogen material handling technology and enhance students' awareness of hydrogen vehicles.
  • The hydrogen-powered pallet truck, with a 2.2 tonne load capacity, operates emission-free and is refueled in just two to three minutes, promoting sustainability.
  • The institute is collaborating with partners to install on-site infrastructure to produce and store hydrogen, ensuring that all hydrogen for the truck comes from renewable sources.
The MIRA Technology Institute (MTI) in Nuneaton, part of the North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC), is making strides in hydrogen training by introducing a hydrogen-powered Toyota pallet truck to its training facility. This initiative is aimed at expanding the institute's hydrogen training capabilities and conducting hydrogen vehicle awareness workshops. The pallet truck, typically battery-powered, was ordered with a hydrogen fuel cell to align with MTI's sustainability goals. With a 2.2 tonne load capacity, the hydrogen-powered truck can be quickly refueled and emits zero emissions, promoting environmental friendliness. The MTI is also in the process of setting up infrastructure to produce and store hydrogen on-site, utilizing a hydrogen electrolyser system to convert solar energy into hydrogen for the truck's fuel cells. This ensures that all the hydrogen used by the institute is sourced from renewable sources. The collaboration with Toyota Material Handling has been crucial in acquiring the hydrogen-powered pallet truck. Toyota has a long-standing experience in hydrogen technology, with their forklifts and the Toyota Mirai leading the way in zero-emission driving. Partnerships with HORIBA MIRA, Coventry University, the University of Leicester, and Loughborough University have made the MTI a hub for specialized automotive and engineering education. The introduction of hydrogen training programs marks a significant step towards preparing professionals for the future of sustainable logistics and transportation.
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