Photo: Karolina MichalakAustralia’s first hybrid-electric bus trial was launched adding to the Brumby Labor Government’s USD38 billion investment towards a sustainable and lower emissions transport system through the Victorian Transport Plan.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings said the USD500,000 trial, which will involve buses on two outer suburban routes, will assess the viability of hybrid buses in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the public transport sector.
“This Australia-first trial is the latest addition to the Brumby Labor Government’s portfolio of electric vehicle technology initiatives and again shows we are taking action to provide a sustainable and healthy future for all Victorians through innovative projects,” Jennings said.
“We believe the hybrid-electric bus trial will show how improvements in transport technology can deliver air quality improvements and reduce our carbon emissions. It is estimated this hybrid-electric technology will provide a saving of around 20 per cent on fuel and greenhouse gas emissions compared to a conventional diesel bus," he said.
“The trial will allow us to examine the financial, social and environmental effects from the use of this new technology on Melbourne’s roads. The Brumby Labor Government believes a strong and vibrant innovation sector will not only drive technologies to help us adapt to climate change but will also secure our economy and create jobs for future generations of Victorian families,” he added.
The Brumby Labor Government has partnered with the Commonwealth Government to provide USD500,000 to the trial, being conducted with Grenda Corporation and Ventura Buses. Grenda Corporation will trial a hybrid bus along its 900 route from Stud Park to Caulfield while Ventura Buses will conduct a trial along its 250 route from Garden City to La Trobe University.
Managing Director of Grenda Corporation, Scott Grenda, and Managing Director of Ventura Buses, Andrew Cornwall, joined Jennings at today’s launch.
“We’re really pleased to be partnering with the Victorian Government in developing this new hybrid electric bus for our Melbourne commuters. We’ve made a significant commitment to the local design and manufacture of the vehicle.” Grenda said.
“Ventura Buses is excited about doing our bit to help Melbourne become a cleaner and greener city, while still offering customers the service they depend on,” Cornwall said.
Should the hybrid-electric bus trial be successful, Jennings said the Brumby Labor Government would consider increasing its hybrid-electric bus fleet.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings said the USD500,000 trial, which will involve buses on two outer suburban routes, will assess the viability of hybrid buses in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the public transport sector.
“This Australia-first trial is the latest addition to the Brumby Labor Government’s portfolio of electric vehicle technology initiatives and again shows we are taking action to provide a sustainable and healthy future for all Victorians through innovative projects,” Jennings said.
“We believe the hybrid-electric bus trial will show how improvements in transport technology can deliver air quality improvements and reduce our carbon emissions. It is estimated this hybrid-electric technology will provide a saving of around 20 per cent on fuel and greenhouse gas emissions compared to a conventional diesel bus," he said.
“The trial will allow us to examine the financial, social and environmental effects from the use of this new technology on Melbourne’s roads. The Brumby Labor Government believes a strong and vibrant innovation sector will not only drive technologies to help us adapt to climate change but will also secure our economy and create jobs for future generations of Victorian families,” he added.
The Brumby Labor Government has partnered with the Commonwealth Government to provide USD500,000 to the trial, being conducted with Grenda Corporation and Ventura Buses. Grenda Corporation will trial a hybrid bus along its 900 route from Stud Park to Caulfield while Ventura Buses will conduct a trial along its 250 route from Garden City to La Trobe University.
Managing Director of Grenda Corporation, Scott Grenda, and Managing Director of Ventura Buses, Andrew Cornwall, joined Jennings at today’s launch.
“We’re really pleased to be partnering with the Victorian Government in developing this new hybrid electric bus for our Melbourne commuters. We’ve made a significant commitment to the local design and manufacture of the vehicle.” Grenda said.
“Ventura Buses is excited about doing our bit to help Melbourne become a cleaner and greener city, while still offering customers the service they depend on,” Cornwall said.
Should the hybrid-electric bus trial be successful, Jennings said the Brumby Labor Government would consider increasing its hybrid-electric bus fleet.
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