Hino Hybrid Electric Delivers Fuel Savings For Charles Sturt Council
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South Australia’ s Charles Sturt Council continues to reduce its fuel bill and CO2 emissions courtesy of Hino 300 Series Hybrid Electric trucks in its fleet.
“ There are over 50 trucks in our fleet and we recently added five Hybrid Electrics, which will assist us to reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment,” said Evert Verhage, Fleet Manager for Charles Sturt Council.
“ While it is early days, we are already seeing a significant fuel saving which correlates to a reduction in CO2 emissions.
“ The addition of Hino Hybrid Electrics is the small but significant stepping stone in the evolution of our fleet.
“ The light-duty trucks are used by our teams to maintain more than 450 reserves and almost 500 hectares of open space across the City of Charles Sturt.
“ The tray body is fitted with enclosed tool boxes and a Redarc charging system that allows for the easy recharging of battery power tools, as opposed to the previous two-stroke power tools.
“ These features all contribute to our commitment to reduce emissions and look after our City for future generations.
“ Our drivers are happy with the comfort, safety and features of the Hino Hybrid Electrics,” he concluded.
Hino trucks are renowned for their quality, durability and reliability so choosing Hino was an easy decision for Charles Sturt Council.
The Hino Hybrid Electrics use a standard diesel pump meaning there are no refuelling issues, range restrictions or charging requirements.
Like all Hino 300 Series 4x2 models, the Hybrid Electric models feature Hino SmartSafe, a
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