Royal Mail trials electric truck with Magtec
Summary
It has successfully delivered previous government-backed innovation programmes through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) and Small Business Research Initiative (SBRi). The new Gen2 system builds on this proven expertise, offering improved efficiency and reliability for everyday delivery operations.Smaller electric vans are already an important part of Royal Mails fleet strategy. The company has already reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 18% in two years, with a target to achieve a 50% reduction by 2030.Were excited to welcome the Magtec truck to the Royal Mail fleet. This trial will help strengthen our position as the UKs largest electric delivery fleet operator, while ensuring we have the reliability we need for the challenge of delivering to every single one of the UKs 32 million addresses.Magtecs high-performance electric drive train technology is now excellently positioned to seize a growth market opportunity. As demand for electric vehicles increases both for first-build and re-power applications, so does the need for versatile and effective powertrain systems like those offered by Magtec.