SEA Electric backs government support of future fuels
Electric truck manufacturer SEA Electric says it supports the Federal Government’s latest funding program for future fuel technologies for businessesAnnounced on Saturday (Feb 19) at SEA Electric’s Melbourne manufacturing facility by the Hon Angus Taylor MP, Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reductions, the program will see the additional funding of up to $127.9 million made available to support the integration of electric vehicle technologies into both light and heavy vehicle fleets.
The program will be managed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), with the support also extending to the commercialisation of hydrogen as a transport fuel in fleets.
SEA says that government assistance to industry is essential in aiding the transition to EV technology, and subsequently for the country to achieve its net-zero carbon emissions goals.
“We commend Minister Taylor and the Government for making this announcement,” said Bill Gillespie, SEA Electric President, Asia Pacific Region.
“Around the world, government assistance with regards to transitioning fleets to future fuels has been imperative to ensure the early uptake of the technology.
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“Australia’s road freight sector accounts for 38 per cent of country’s total transport emissions, so political policy related to the conversion in this area to zero-emissions technology should be a priority.
“Here at SEA Electric, we provide to the market a suite of solutions that are currently available, with credentials proven by millions of kilometres of real-world data.
“Best of all, with the manufacturing of these trucks taking place right here in Australia, we are keeping jobs on these shores.”
Founded in Australia in 2012, SEA Electric now features a global footprint, with products deployed on five continents.
SEA Electric-badged vehicles are available in various configurations, from 4.5 tonne car licence vehicles through to 22.5 tonne three-axle trucks, suitable for a wide range of final applications.
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