Noosa Council is charting new territory in its drive to reach net-zero emissions with the addition of two electric vehicles to its fleet.
Fleet Coordinator Geoff Archer and Carbon Reduction Project Officer Annie Nolan were photographed with the two new electric vehicles.
“We’re excited to trial the two new vehicles, with the possibility of replacing further fleet vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) in the next budget,” says Fleet Coordinator Geoff Archer.
The new Hyundai IONIQ and MG ZS replace a diesel-powered ute and a petrol-powered car.
“With each of Council’s 85 vehicles clocking up around 20,000 kilometres annually, replacing two of the fossil fuel-powered vehicles with EVs will help reduce our emissions,” Mr Archer said.
With charging stations connected to the rooftop solar systems at the Tewantin admin building and Noosaville depot, renewable energy will help offset charging costs during the day.
Mr Archer said Council would look at ways to maximise the use of renewable energy to power the electric vehicles.
