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1,377 employees , FMD conducted market research and launched the EV Roadmap in 2018 to future-proof TNB ’ s vehicle technologies .
TNB ’ s shift to electric vehicles is anticipated to result in a yearly reduction of 2,200 to 4,833 tonnes of CO2 by 2030 , equivalent to planting approximately 88,000 to 193,320 trees . The economic benefits are substantial , with projected cost savings of 35 % to 86 % on repair and maintenance , and 25 % to 70 % lower energy costs compared to conventional fossil fuel vehicles . TNB also foresees an annual offset of approximately 6 % to 12 % in fossil fuel expenditure .
In a recent milestone , TNB deployed 98 new electric vehicles , comprising 78 electric pickup trucks and 20 electric vans . This initiative aligns with TNB ’ s commitment to replace 30 % of its vehicles with EVs by 2030 , totaling over 1,000 units . This commitment significantly contributes to the Malaysian Government ’ s target of achieving 20 % EVs in Total Industry Volume sales by 2030 , in line with the National Automotive Policy ( NAP ) 2020 . By strategically integrating the conversion of its fleet to electric vehicles within the end-of-useful-life replacement process , TNB envisions a positive impact on both the climate and is fully committed to supporting the growth of the EV ecosystem in Malaysia . For more information , on TNB ’ s net-zero emissions aspirations , please visit www . tnb . com . my .
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