FLEETDRIVE
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company has expressed its willingness to share its learnings with other fleet managers and organisations looking to adopt electric vehicles , especially for those operating on fixed , known routes .
Waste Management NZ ’ s innovative approach to fleet management and sustainability has garnered well-deserved recognition as the 2023 Fleet Environment Award winner . The company ’ s achievements in transitioning to electric vehicles , reducing greenhouse gas emissions , and implementing environmentally friendly practices are a testament to its commitment to creating a greener future for generations to come .
To conclude , we would like to express our gratitude to Hyundai Australia and MiX Telematics , our Fleet Environment Award Sponsors , for their valuable support . We also want to thank the wider industry for joining us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our industry leaders .
Key Achievements of Waste Management NZ ’ s Fleet Electrification Initiative :
• Successfully converted 28 heavy trucks to electric vehicles ( EVs ), with an aim to reach 50 EV trucks by the end of 2023 .
• Established New Zealand ’ s first Electric Vehicle Innovation Hub in Auckland to accelerate the conversion process .
• Reduced CO2 emissions from 46,535 tCO2e in 2017 to 40,695 tCO2e in 2022 , with an ongoing commitment to reduce emissions
further .
• Achieved significant reduction in diesel consumption , resulting in lower operating costs and environmental impact .
• Introduced 97 electric passenger vehicles and 29 heavy EV trucks into the fleet , with 23 more heavy EV trucks scheduled for delivery in 2023 .
• Developed a strong partnership with an international EV truck integrator , to provide ongoing support and technical expertise .
• Offered zero-emissions waste collection lorries to customers , contributing to a cleaner environment and more sustainable waste management practices .
• Demonstrated the feasibility of EV trucks for waste collection and other industries operating on fixed , short-range routes .
• Trained in-house staff and local subcontractors to support the EV fleet , enhancing the organisation ’ s technical capabilities and readiness for future technological advancements .
• Leveraged electricity generated from Waste Management ’ s landfill sites to power the EV fleet , closing the loop in their contribution to a truly circular economy .
• Committed to sharing knowledge and learnings with other organisations to facilitate the adoption of EV technology in other industries .
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