Amplify EV & Transport + Energy secure net-zero EV funding

Welcome to Net Zero News, where we bring you the latest developments driving the UK’s transition to a net-zero future. In a significant step towards the UK’s net-zero goals, Net Zero News can reveal that new EV infrastructure company Amplify EV has become the latest partner with Transport + Energy. The collaboration will see Amplify EV support and participate in next year’s Fleet Electrification Forum, sponsor a category at the T+E Awards 2026, and provide ongoing content and advertising support to amplify the conversation around decarbonising transport.

Net Zero News understands the announcement was made at Transport + Energy’s recent showcase in London, where senior figures from government, industry and academia gathered to discuss the challenges of integrating low-carbon electric vehicles into commercial fleets. Founded earlier this year, Amplify EV has rapidly developed a network of modular rapid-charging hubs tailored for heavy goods vehicles, buses and vans. The company’s technology offers power outputs ranging from 150kW to 600kW, designed to plug into existing grid connections and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind generation. By partnering with Transport + Energy, Amplify EV aims to shape the agenda of the Fleet Electrification Forum, ensuring that operators, fleet managers and policymakers can access the latest insights on charging infrastructure deployment.

As the UK pursues its commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 78 percent by 2035, and achieve net-zero carbon by 2050, the rapid electrification of road transport remains a critical pillar. Commercial fleets alone account for nearly a quarter of all road transport emissions, and electrifying this segment presents both technical and operational challenges. Reliable, high-capacity charging facilities are essential if the UK is to reach its target of 300,000 public EV charge points by 2030, as set out in the government’s EV Infrastructure Strategy. Amplify EV’s infrastructure model, which combines fast charging with on-site battery buffering, promises to smooth peak electricity demand and reduce strain on local distribution networks.

The implications extend beyond emissions reductions. By accelerating fleet electrification, the partnership is poised to stimulate thousands of skilled jobs in manufacturing, installation and maintenance of charging systems. Net Zero News estimates that Amplify EV’s planned roll-out could directly support some 250 new positions across the UK over the next two years. In addition, improved charging access in industrial hubs and logistics parks will help SMEs lower operational costs, strengthen supply chains and enhance regional competitiveness.

Funding and delivery of these improvements will involve a mix of public and private investment. According to Net Zero News sources, Amplify EV has earmarked an initial £20 million capital investment for charger deployments through to 2026. The Department for Transport’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) is expected to contribute additional grants covering up to 50 percent of installation costs in priority areas, including the Midlands and Northern Powerhouse regions. Transport + Energy, known for its flagship events and publications, will coordinate content production and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that best practice guidance and case studies are disseminated to a broad audience of decision-makers.

This partnership aligns closely with the UK government’s broader climate agenda, encompassing the Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution and the Net Zero Strategy published in 2021. Electrification of transport sits alongside hydrogen, carbon capture and offshore wind as one of the core pillars delivering deep decarbonisation across the economy. By integrating Amplify EV’s technological innovation with Transport + Energy’s policy expertise and network, Net Zero News understands this collaboration will help bridge the gap between high-level targets and on-the-ground deployment.

Communities and industries nationwide stand to benefit from improved charging infrastructure. Distribution centres in rural areas that have struggled with “charging deserts” will gain reliable access to ultra-rapid points, enabling long-haul services to switch from diesel to electric without compromising productivity. Urban freight operators will also find it easier to schedule overnight charging, reducing noise and air pollution in residential neighbourhoods. Greater infrastructure resilience and reduced grid strain are further by-products of the battery buffering systems that ramp power delivery when renewable generation is abundant.

Looking ahead, Amplify EV and Transport + Energy will finalise the agenda for the Fleet Electrification Forum, slated for Spring 2025 in Birmingham. Delegates can expect dedicated sessions on grid integration, total cost of ownership analysis and financing models. Meanwhile, details of the sponsorship category at the T+E Awards 2026 will be announced early next year, setting the stage for industry recognition of excellence in fleet electrification.

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