Toyota Australia and BHP have announced a trial of the first-ever Battery Electric HiLux double cab ute prototype.
The trial of the electric HiLux double cab will see it deployed at BHP’s Port Hedland operations where it will be used in a range of applications traditionally performed by diesel-powered light vehicles.
The trial started in November and will run for about 12 months.
BHP President Australia, Geraldine Slattery, said BHP was thrilled to trial the first-ever Battery Electric HiLux in an environment where safety and reliability are essential.
“Our ambition to electrify our light vehicle fleet and lower greenhouse gas emissions across our operations depends on enabling technology that can only be achieved through collaborations like this, with leading suppliers like Toyota,” she said.
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