Helping create a low carbon future
Since the installation of six Level 2 BEV charging stations at the mine in December 2020, New Afton has supplied over 5,300 kWh to eight registered electric vehicles in 350 charging events. This is equivalent to a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction of over 3,400 kg CO2 eq.
BEV make and models registered so far include two Hyundai Konas, a Hyundai Ioniq Electric, a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, two Nissan Leafs, a Chevrolet Volt and a Tesla Roadster. With only 60 charging events per month, there is plenty of capacity for more vehicles.
In May this year, New Afton replaced its old red Ford Explorer with a new battery electric Hyundai Kona. Since May, this vehicle has used less energy than a domestic hot water heater would use if left on for 12 hours.
New Afton and its employees are stepping up to prove that “Energy Matters” in a low carbon future.
