ContainerCo’s ContainerLink division general manager Brent Batters said it was part of a shift toward a more sustainable and environment-friendly fleet.
The new EV truck which will frequent Napier Port. Photo / Paul Taylor
“Another huge benefit, especially in Napier, is that the short journey between our depot and the port will be close to silent, which will please many of the local residents that live in Ahuriri.”
It is the first of four new electric trucks, valued at around $500,000 each, which ContainerCo plans to introduce around the country, all designed and constructed by Kahu EV, based in Palmerston North.
Meanwhile, Napier Port is working on plans to move its diesel-powered tug boats and cranes to electric or “alternative fuel” use, as part of a goal to lower its carbon footprint.
“Diesel usage for operating our container handling equipment, marine vessels and truck fleet makes up the majority of our carbon emissions,” Napier Port chief executive Todd Dawson said earlier this year.
“Our emissions reduction strategy aims to initially focus on the reduction of diesel consumption, given it’s the primary source of our current emissions.”
Gary Hamilton-Irvine is a Hawke’s Bay-based reporter who covers a range of news topics including business, councils, breaking news and cyclone recovery. He formerly worked at News Corp Australia.
