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Geneva-based AMP IT has completed a funding round bringing total capital raised to EUR 7 million since 2021, supported by the Swiss Technology Fund. The company develops, finances, installs and operates smart EV charging infrastructure for residential buildings, commercial real estate and corporate fleets through a charging as a service model. Clients include DHL, UBS, JTI, Honeywell, HUG and Hôpital de La Tour, with the company reporting double to triple digit annual revenue growth since launch.

Why it matters: The funding signals growing investor confidence in charging as a service models for private and fleet infrastructure, a segment that complements public networks. AMP IT's proprietary platform combines real time energy monitoring, AI powered scheduling and automated billing, offering a turnkey solution for property owners and fleet operators seeking to deploy charging without upfront capital.

TransiT, a national UK research hub, is building the first simulation of an electric delivery truck journey from London to East Midlands Airport to determine charging infrastructure requirements along the M1 motorway. The project, led by Heriot-Watt University researcher Alex Foote in collaboration with Cranfield University and DHL, uses data from DHL's UK fleet of around 6,500 trucks and vans to model the transition from zero electric HGVs to 100% electric by 2050. The research aims to demonstrate that electric HGVs are viable for long haul freight earlier than expected.

Why it matters: The simulation will provide evidence based infrastructure planning for electric HGV charging along strategic freight corridors, helping CPOs and network planners identify where high power charging sites are needed to support commercial fleet electrification. Understanding freight volume, frequency and route patterns will inform procurement decisions for depot and en route charging infrastructure capable of supporting heavy duty vehicles.

DHL has made electric vehicles a core component of its green logistics priority, according to EV Magazine. The logistics giant is deploying EVs across its delivery fleet as part of broader sustainability commitments. The report highlights DHL's approach to integrating zero emission transport into global operations.

Why it matters: DHL's fleet electrification creates ongoing charging infrastructure demand across multiple markets, signalling procurement opportunities for CPOs serving commercial logistics operators at scale.