The Future Depot is an Energy Hub A recent blog proposed that the next challenge for councils would not be buying electric vehicles, it would be electrifying their depots. That proposition is already being reinforced by some of Australia’s largest fleet electrification projects. The latest lessons emerging from Australian Renewable Read more
Councils are discovering that the first wave of electrification of passenger vehicles, including pool cars, is relatively straightforward because the energy demand is modest, and overnight charging windows are generous. The real infrastructure challenge begins once councils transition operational fleet assets such as utilities, vans, small trucks and eventually plant Read more
Ravim RBC is organising the EV Fleet Expo for Local Government to be held on Wednesday, 19 November at Event Central at Caribbean Park, Scoresby. This one-day event is designed specifically for fleet managers, sustainability professionals and operational staff responsible for service delivery across local government. The EV Fleet Expo Read more
While some progress is being made towards the 2050 net-zero emissions targets locally and internationally, it appears that emissions from the transportation sector have either stalled or are continuing to grow – largely driven by recovery in aviation and road travel. The Climate Change Authority confirms that rebound in transport Read more
In a year where new vehicles sales top one million, 4WD utilities account for around 20% of total sales. Popularity of utilities extends to councils that buy 4WD in big numbers for: Many of these 4WD utilities are underutilised, uneconomic assets adding little value to council service delivery. Utilities generally Read more