20Electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and heavy vehicles
Progress
On time
- Not started
- Planning
- Implementation
- Completed
OBJECTIVE
IMPACT
MediumEstimated 146 tonnes CO2-e between 2030 and 2035. Assuming 35% of LCVs/heavy vehicles are electric by 2035 (Estimating an additional 5% every year from commencement).
Description
- Trial electric and/or hydrogen alternatives for Council's trucks.
- Conduct life cycle assessment.
- Upon success of the trials and life cycle assessment, replace vehicles in line with replacement schedule.
- Fleet composition by fuel type: 100% EVs/hydrogen by 2035.
- Set interim targets based on replacement schedule.
- Allow for more options to come into the Australian market and for recharging/refuelling stations to be set up.
Tasks
What's left to do?
- 30/06/2025
Trial electric and/or hydrogen LCVs and heavy vehicles
- 30/06/2026
Conduct a life cycle assessment for Council's LCV and heavy vehicles
This is an action item from Council's Emissions Reduction Plan.
Replacement schedule for existing fleet and plant and results of life cycle assessment will guide the rate at which lower or no emission vehicles replace existing ICE vehicles.
- 30/06/2035
Transition fleet to low emissions LCVs heavy vehicles
This involves switching diesel fuelled vehicles to electric or hydrogen alternatives and is an action from the Emissions Reduction Plan.
Abatement potential is 146 tCO2-e between 2030 and 2035.
Assuming replacement of ICE vehicles commences in 2030 and 35% of LCVs/heavy vehicles are electric by 2035 (Estimating an additional 5% every year from commencement).
What has been done?
- 28/09/2022
Attend demo of an e-truck at Wodonga
Assets & Property organised a staff demo of a E-truck at Wodonga, hosted bySea Electric.
Summary and contacts
Target audience
Responsible organisations
- Assets & PropertyManages Council's fleet and plant procurement.
- Municipal OperationsMajor user of Council's plant and fleet.
Emissions Scope
Indicative costs
Electric and hydrogen heavy vehicles are expected to reach parity with ICE options by mid-late 2020s.
Indicative savings
Aligning with replacement schedule will mean ISC will not incur additional cost premiums.
Information updated 14/03/2024
Trialing LCVs and heavy vehicles is an item in Council's Emission Reduction Plan.
Trialing facilitates user buy-in and informs procurement of vehicles that are fit-for-purpose.