£77 Million Boost for Green Emergency Vehicles and Jobs Across UK!
Green Tech Funding Drives 4,400+ UK Jobs
The UK government has just announced a massive £77 million funding pot to develop clean transport technologies. These groundbreaking projects will support over 4,400 jobs from Bath to Ballymena over the next decade. The focus? Zero-emission vehicles for critical emergency services like fire engines and ambulances.
Hydrogen Power for Emergency Vehicles
One standout project, HYER POWER by ULEMCO Ltd, will create a hydrogen fuel-cell range extender for specialist EVs used in demanding roles. Based on Toyota Mirai tech, these vehicles will go further with zero emissions. This is just one of seven funded schemes pushing the boundaries of green transport.
Big Names Back Cutting-Edge Clean Tech
- CAVENDISH – BorgWarner (£9.8m total): Developing hydrogen-burning engines to replace diesel in heavy vehicles, aiming to cut 31.6 million tonnes of CO₂ over the project’s life.
- ZETTA – Leyland Trucks (£5.1m total): Boosting battery-electric truck production with automation and digital twins, safeguarding 439 jobs and cutting 12 million tonnes of CO₂.
- HEIDI – Bramble Energy (£12.7m total): Creating a cost-effective fuel cell/battery hybrid for double-decker buses, slashing 5.9 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
Industry Leaders Praise the Push
“Investment into these seven collaborative projects continues the work that the UK does very well,” said Ian Constance, CEO of the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). “We’re pushing clean tech boundaries, growing the automotive supply chain and securing jobs across the country.”
About the Advanced Propulsion Centre
The APC partners with government, industry, and academia to fast-track net-zero vehicle tech in the UK. Since 2013, it has backed 199 low-carbon projects, safeguarding over 55,000 jobs and aiming to cut CO₂ emissions by 350 million tonnes — the same as removing 14.1 million cars from the roads.
With continuous investment and innovation, the APC is cementing the UK’s reputation as a clean transport powerhouse ready for a greener future.
