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 20-25 per cent improvement in fuel consumption, 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 4×2 models, the Hybrid Electric models feature Hino SmartSafe, a comprehensive safety package with advanced driver-assist technology that takes an active focus in protecting the life of drivers, passengers and other road users.
Hino SmartSafe includes a Pre-Collision System with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Detection and Lane Departure Warning System, plus Vehicle Stability Control, reverse camera, dual SRS airbags, four-wheel disc brakes, UN ECE R-29 cab strength certified and easy start.
The City of Charles Sturt is home to approximately 130,000 people from over 105 cultures and backgrounds, and is located to the west of the Central Business Distribute of Adelaide located between the city and the sea.
The Hino 300 Series Hybrid Electric range is available from Hino dealerships Australia-wide and includes the 616 Standard and Wide Cab 4.5 tonne GVM car-licenced models through to the 716 Wide Cab with a 6.5 tonne GVM and the 916 Wide Cab, which has a maximum GVM of 8 tonne.
Built to suit any industry, the versatile Hino Hybrid Electric offers a range of Built to Go models including Alloy Tray and TradeAce variants, or can be customised any application to meet the unique needs of any business.
