Evolution Part Two: Beyond Transport. How SMART FLEET is rewiring the energy landscape

SMART FLEET isn’t just transforming transport—it’s reshaping the future of energy. By accelerating fleet electrification and easing pressure on the grid, it unlocks cleaner, cheaper power for millions of homes. TPS’s Robert Charlton reveals how this pioneering solution bridges two critical sectors—and why its impact is only just beginning.

With fleets responsible for over 36% of UK CO2 road transport emissions, a technologically advanced solution which can accelerate electrification has the potential to save millions of tonnes of CO2 in the near future and hundreds of millions of tonnes in the longer term. And that’s just in the UK.

Environmental benefits immediately

SMART FLEET delivers immediate environmental benefits while supporting both the transport and the energy sectors on their path to net zero.

By enabling a fast, light-touch transition to electric fleets, SMART FLEET has the power to reduce transport-related emissions—one of the largest contributors to climate change. It is low-barrier, cost-effective, and quick to deploy, and scalable, making it accessible to a wide size range of fleet operators,

Reduced burden on the Grid

Crucially, SMART FLEET reduces the burden on the electricity grid. Unlike traditional electrification models that risk overloading infrastructure, our solution minimises peak demand and avoids excessive draw. This helps prevent expensive failures and outages—costs that would otherwise be passed on to bill payers.

More affordable energy for everyone

By easing grid pressure, we also enable energy providers to focus investment where it’s most needed: connecting renewable energy sources to households. This accelerates the delivery of cleaner, more affordable energy to communities, supporting energy equity and reducing cost-of-living pressures to millions of households.

SMART FLEET is a unique bridge between energy and transport

The power of SMART FLEET goes way beyond technology and hardware. As trusted experts in the power sector, we play a key role in bridging the gap between energy and transport. We’re a safe pair of hands for energy organisations who understandably view EV grid connection applications with caution. Our deep sector knowledge ensures that electrification projects are technically sound, strategically aligned, and socially responsible.

We also support customers to access funding—such as the UK Government’s depot-based fleet support. This shift in Government focus is both a recognition of the complexities facing fleets seeking to electrify and a powerful use case for the scalable, sustainable deployment SMART FLEET offers.

In essence, SMART FLEET opens the door to a cleaner, more resilient energy system while taking our customers on a decarbonisation journey which avoids the potholes which continue to plague others. It delivers environmental impact today, and the groundwork for a smarter, fairer energy future tomorrow.

Robert Charlton is Head of Quality, Health & Safety and Environment at TPS and is leading the charge for a better environmental future for ourselves and our customers.  

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