Brimbank’s new Mayor, Cr Bruce Lancashire has picked a fully electric car as his mayoral vehicle – a Hyundai IONIQ electric car. It is Council’s first fully electric mayoral vehicle.
Brimbank Council has committed to become 100% carbon neutral in its operations by 2030 in its Climate Emergency Plan. This includes a fully electric vehicle fleet by this time.
Mayor Lancashire said every action toward this goal – big and small – was important.
“I’m pleased to be driving an electric vehicle because the way we travel around the planet needs to change if we are going to save it, Cr Lancashire said.
“Electric vehicles can be run clean, green and very cheap compared with conventional petrol cars that run on fossil fuels.
“And it’s not just the vehicles we drive, but walking, cycling, catching public transport where we can reduce air pollution, improves health, and helps transition our community toward a zero emissions future.”
Brimbank 100% Renewable by 2040
Ever wondered where you’ll find the most electric vehicles in Victoria? According to recent media reports, the postcode 3020 – covering Sunshine, Albion, Sunshine North and Sunshine West – has the most electric vehicles and plug in hybrid electric vehicles in Victoria.
Well done to our electric vehicle drivers. That’s great news for our environment. It also brings Brimbank closer to achieving 100 per cent renewable energy for the whole municipality by 2040! To learn more about how to make the switch to renewable energy in your home, business and in the community, visit 100% Renewable Brimbank at Brimbank.vic.gov.au/renewable
