New electric vehicles added to council fleet

Lachlan Hogg, manager plant, fleet and depots at ARC said the new all electric additions were performing well and impressing staff who were operating them.

17th Dec 2024

Armidale Regional Council (ARC) is taking a significant step towards sustainability by reducing its carbon footprint through the addition of several electric vehicles to its fleet.
Council has recently taken delivery of two new Hyundai Kona electric cars and has put to work an electric forklift at its water plant and a zero-turn lawnmower at the airport.
This initiative not only supports the Council’s commitment to environmental stewardship but also sets a strong example of how transitioning to cleaner, greener transportation can help create a more sustainable future for the community.
As part of its Renewable Energy Action Plan (REAP) commitments Council is looking to reduce its carbon footprint wherever possible.
“When we were discussing policies for the REAP, one area that was pinpointed for potential improvement was Council’s fleet,” said Mayor Sam Coupland.
“By integrating electric cars, lawnmowers, and forklifts into our fleet, we are not only taking significant strides toward meeting our sustainability goals but also making a lasting impact on reducing emissions at a local level.
“Electric vehicles not only deliver exceptional performance with smooth acceleration and quiet operation, but they also offer long-term cost savings, reduced emissions, and a cleaner, more sustainable future for our communities.”
Lachlan Hogg, manager plant, fleet and depots at ARC said the new all electric additions were performing well and impressing staff who were operating them.
“We have a 60-inch zero-turn electric lawn mower that has been operating out at the airport and it far outperforms any previous version of lawnmowers we have had,” said Mr Hogg.
“The two fully electric Hyundai Konas will be rolled out as fleet/pool cars in the near future as soon as staff training has been completed.
“They are incredibly quiet and smooth to drive and they can travel around 480 kilometres on one charge. We are installing two new chargers underneath Council in Rusden Street that will be able to charge two cars simultaneously.
“Council is taking a step in the right direction with the introduction of the new electric cars, mower and forklift.
“Climate change is real and we need to push forward with positive changes in regard to reducing our carbon footprint and the plan is to introduce more electric vehicles into Council’s fleet in the near future.”

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