REDUCING EQUIPMENT EMISSIONS with electric solutions

As petrol prices skyrocket and emission targets loom, many councils are looking to convert their vehicle fleets to electric. However, less attention has been given to the emissions produced by maintenance vehicles –such as street sweepers and mowers – despite the fact that converting this machinery to electric is an easy-win for councils in the race to reach net zero.

Environmental responsibility, and reducing emissions, is becoming an expected priority of local governments as the effects of climate change become evident worldwide.

This means managing the use of well-known polluters, such as the transport industry, and finding sustainable solutions.

maintenance vehicles used by councils to keep communities hygienic and well-presented – and electric vehicles often come with the preconception of compromised quality and worries of short battery life.

Australia’s first zero-emission electric maintenance equipment supplier, EcoTeq, saw a gap in the market for battery-powered commercial mowers, street sweepers, pavement washers and litter collection vacuums that deliver the same results as combustion-powered competitors – creating safer, cleaner and smarter communities.

CUT EMISSIONS AND COSTS, NOT PERFORMANCE

combustion-powered equivalents, the wear and tear is less; reducing maintenance costs by up to 70 per cent.

Electric solutions are also gaining popularity as fuel costs rise, with EcoTeq’s street washers saving over 90 per cent on fuel costs (diesel or petrol), without any sacrifice to performance – boasting comparable torque and an eight hour battery life.

THE NEW ELECTRIC-POWERED ERA

Choosing electric isn’t just beneficial for local governments, but has a plethora of community benefits for now and into the future.

Vehicles contribute significant emissions to the environment, leading many councils to encourage citizens to embrace public transport and electric vehicles.

However, in many regions of Australia cars are an essential part of life – as are

As many councils know, moving to electric-powered equipment is an easy way to achieve those looming net zero targets sooner, with the use of an EcoTeq mower the equivalent to taking 135 cars off the road for the machine’s entire use time.

Electric solutions can also cut down on costs, delivering a low total cost of ownership due to rising costs of fuel and low maintenance requirements. Since EcoTeq’s products are low impact, lighter and cleaner than

One of the main benefits is less pollution and noise, with some of EcoTeq’s range reducing sound emissions by over 30 per cent.

Electric vehicles are also very low impact. Electric mowers especially are much easier for council workers to use, with less vibration and impact on their bodies following long days at work.

Electric powered equipment is the future for councils looking to cut emissions, reduce maintenance costs, use a low-impact piece of machinery and create a sustainable future.

By Tayla Oates, Journalist, Council Magazine