Big news for England’s North East! Hitachi is partnering with The North East Combined Authority and the Port of Tyne, through two new international agreements, signed today in Tokyo. This collaboration is set to have a comprehensive impact across the region, supporting the Mayor’s commitment for a zero-emission bus network within a decade and helping the Port of Tyne in its development of a “Smart Port of the Future” via a dedicated e-fuels hub. The agreements will help boost the bus network, create new green jobs and accelerate the North East’s transition to net zero. Kim McGuinness of the North East, highlights this as a step towards a "truly world-class transport system" and important for the region's energy revolution. The partnership between the North East Combined Authority, Port of Tyne and Hitachi builds on a shared vision for sustainable transport and clean energy. #Inspirethenext Discover more: go.hitachi/4oVNVev Andrew Barr Matt Beeton
Great to see this level of international investment in the North East! The dual focus on zero-emission transport and clean energy infrastructure through the e-fuels hub shows real strategic thinking. Partnerships like this are exactly what’s needed to translate net zero commitments into tangible outcomes. The combination of improved public transport, job creation, and port modernization could be a strong model for other UK regions working toward their climate goals. Looking forward to seeing how this develops over the coming years. Best of luck to all the teams involved in making this vision a reality.
Proud to champion a shared vision of sustainable transport and clean energy in the North East of England. This collaboration truly reflects the One Hitachi spirit, bringing together our expertise across energy, mobility and digital technologies through our Strategic Social Innovation Business Unit. Thank you to everyone across Hitachi EMEA involved, projects like this allow us to connect communities and accelerate the UKs road to net zero
Really significant moment in time signing this MOU but in reality, it’s just the beginning. This is about using the collective power of ambitious partners to strengthen global supply chains, be a catalyst for sustainable development in the North East and shape the future of maritime decarbonisation. Thank you Andrew Barr, Kim McGuinness and the teams at Port of Tyne, Hitachi and The North East Combined Authority. Dr Jo North Lucy Armstrong Julia Prescot CBE Terry Burke Nicola Walker Julia Thomas Richard Ballantyne OBE Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom
This is good news, BEV transport should be big if we can get to the right levelised cost of electricity. I would expect economic challenges with eFuels and would compare with electrification and fuels energy sources derived from biomass and make the right economic choices.
A powerful example of cross-sector collaboration accelerating net-zero goals. Exciting to see these initiatives shaping the future of smart mobility and infrastructure.
Congratulations to the North East Combined Authority and the Port of Tyne and Hitachi on this important milestone . A strong example of how strategic social innovation can contribute and accelerate the development of smarter , safer , and more sustainable ports of the future. Excited to see the impact of this partnership !
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Well done all round!
A great step forward for the North East, strong partnerships, better transport, and new opportunities for the region.
President & CEO of Hitachi, Ltd
2wCongratulations to Andrew Barr and the whole Hitachi Europe team for their hard work. We’re proud to drive innovation in the North East of England, which is a crucial step for the UK’s clean energy and innovation agenda. This partnership will help better connect communities, strengthen local supply chains, and accelerate sustainability.