The trial is supported by an £800,000 grant from government initiative Innovate UK. By Stewart Burnett Royal Mail has begun testing its first 19-tonne electric trucks (e-trucks) as part of a broader effort to decarbonise its logistics operations. The trial involves two Magtec MEV190 e-trucks, designed for urban and regional …
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Read More »Royal Mail trials electric trucks for first time
The vehicles in question will be Magtec MEV190 electric trucks. These 19-tonne trucks are geared towards urban and regional deliveries, and will be used to ship post and parcels between Royal Mail delivery depots. In that regard, they are testing their functionality for middle- and last-mile logistics, with Royal Mail’s …
Read More »Royal Mail trials its first ever electric truck in collaboration with Yorkshire company
Rotherham-based manufacturer, Magtec, and Royal Mail are trialling the latest electric truck technology, supporting the continued expansion of the UK’s largest electric delivery fleet. Supported by an £800,000 grant from Innovate UK, the trial will put the two new 19-tonne vehicles through their paces in real-world conditions, comparing their performance …
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