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South Yorkshire firm takes lead in £3m project to accelerate switch to zero emission trucks

Magtec is at the helm of government pilot involving NHS Wales logistics operations

One of the vehicles being supplied to NHS Wales by Magtec.

A South Yorkshire automotive specialist is heading a government-backed project to accelerate the adoption of zero emission trucks.

Magtec, the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ’s leading designer, manufacturer and integrator of drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, is being supported by the Department for Transport and Innovate º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, in a £3.25 million project involving NHS Wales.

It is to create a predictive tool for making accurate comparisons for prospective electric vehicles within a fleet, while estimating electric vehicle infrastructure requirements and costs, giving fleet managers the confidence to embark on the Net Zero journey.

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The Rotherham-based firm is working on the trial with Dynamon, the fleet data analytics specialist, and electrical infrastructure specialists º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Power Networks Services.

Andrew Gilligan, managing director of Magtec, said: “The move from internal combustion engine to electric vehicle fleets is disrupting procurement in the public and private sectors with uncertainty around costs and infrastructure.

“Fleet managers are under pressure to electrify their fleets but there is little data to support their investment decisions. This project will fill the gaps in knowledge and help accelerate the take-up of zero emission trucks, creating new jobs here at Magtec and across our supply chain in South Yorkshire.”

As part of the project Magtec is supplying 10 18-tonne zero emission electric trucks to NHS Wales. They will be used to help with the collection and distribution of laundry at four locations across the country. The vehicles will be equipped with rapid charge systems.