SA Govt purchasing 2000 low-emission vehicles 

The South Australian Government wants to increase its fleet of low emissions vehicles by 30%, as the state looks to move to a low carbon economy. Mitsubishi Motors welcomed the plans and is in talks to provide Outlander PHEV models.

The Government of SA is considering a range of initiatives as part of its commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, including promoting the uptake of low emissions vehicles such as electric and hybrid vehicles.

Premier of South Australia Jay Weatherill says the SA Government’s target to replace a significant proportion of the government fleet with electric, hydrogen, hybrid and other vehicles over the next three years will go a long way towards making Adelaide the world’s first carbon neutral city.

“The purchase of around 2000 low emission vehicles will also help drive innovation, investment and jobs in this growing industry,” says Weatherill.

Mitsubishi welcomed the news and says it will assist the SA government with supply of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from Mitsubishi’s current and future vehicle range.

At a recent meeting with South Australia premier Jay Weatherill, Mitsubishi Motors president, and chief executive officer Osamu Masuko said the carmaker is well placed to work with the SA government to increase the volume of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EV) on the government fleet, and will support initiatives to encourage the uptake of EVs and PHEVs.

“At MMC, we applaud the government of South Australia’s move toward a low carbon economy and greener future,” says Masuko.

”We also support government plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations, which will encourage more South Australian drivers to make the switch to EVs and PHEVs.”