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£16 Billion Asthma Liability: Diesel Fleets Face Legal Reckoning
Fleet operators confronted with catastrophic financial exposure as pollution-linked asthma deaths create unprecedented legal vulnerability A potential £16 billion liability looms over fleet operators as the deadly connection between diesel emissions and severe asthma...
Royal Mail welcomes its first electric trucks in collaboration with Magtec
Royal Mail is trialing its first-ever electric truck in collaboration with Magtec! It supports the continued expansion of the UK's largest electric delivery fleet The trial is supported by an £800,000 grant Magtec and Royal Mail have announced they are trialling...
Repowering Rail: A Hybrid Solution for a Cleaner, More Efficient Network
As the rail industry continues its journey toward decarbonisation, operators face a tough question: how do you reduce emissions without replacing entire fleets or waiting years for new infrastructure? At Magtec, we believe the answer lies in repowering existing...
TootBus Nominated for Sustainability in the Route One Awards 2025: A Shining Example of ‘Greener Inner City Tourism’
At Magtec, we are proud to celebrate the success of our client, Tootbus, who has been nominated for the 2025 Route One Awards in the prestigious category of Sustainability! This nomination is a fantastic acknowledgment of Tootbus's relentless drive to reduce the...
Dave’s Epic Stepathon: Mud, Sweat, and Cheers!
Talk about smashing it! Our very own Dave Mitchell (RMA Technician extraordinaire) just crushed his 8000 steps a day challenge, and boy, does he have stories to tell! Picture this: Day 27, Dave's cruising along when—SPLAT!—he does what he calls a full "Dawn French"...
A Day to Celebrate, A Future to Shape: Women in Manufacturing at Magtec
Last week at Magtec HQ, we had the privilege of hosting an energising and thought-provoking event led by Lisa J Whitworth of Nat West / RBS, focused on advancing the role of women in manufacturing and engineering. Yes, it was a day to celebrate—but more importantly,...
Doncaster UTC Students Explore Cutting-Edge EV Technology at Magtec
On Wednesday, 26th March, students from Doncaster UTC visited Magtec, the UK’s leading manufacturer of electric vehicle drive systems, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience. The visit, held from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, introduced eight ‘Computer Science’ and six...
Hard to Believe This Battery Can Save So Many Lives – But It Does
At first glance, it's just a battery and an electric drivetrain—but this technology is saving lives. Air Pollution: A Silent Killer The reality is stark: 5.4 million people in the UK suffer from asthma, including 1.1 million children. Every day, approximately three...
Driving Sustainability in Heavy-Duty Transport with Magtec & Nordic Logistics
As the world shifts towards greener solutions, Magtec is leading the way in heavy-duty vehicle electrification. Our collaboration with Nordic Logistics is a testament to the power of UK-engineered zero-emission technology in revolutionising the transport sector. Why...
Magtec Celebrates Women in Manufacturing Week (6th – 12th March 2025)
At Magtec, we are proud to support Women in Manufacturing Week by celebrating the incredible contributions women make to our industry. From the factory floor to the boardroom, women in manufacturing are proving that diversity is not just a buzzword, but a powerful...
The Technology Is Ready, the Demand Is There – It’s Time to Repower Now
The future isn’t coming—it’s already here! And it’s being built at Magtec, where innovation meets action to clean up our streets, reduce emissions, and extend the life of the vehicles we rely on daily. While others talk about long-term climate goals, Magtec is...
Magtec and Doncaster UTC Forge Partnership to Inspire Future Engineers
Magtec, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of electric vehicle drive systems and repower solutions, has proudly partnered with Doncaster UTC to provide students with unparalleled opportunities to gain hands-on experience in the engineering field. This...
