New zero-emission bus unveiled in the Bowen Basin

• Kinetic has partnered with Stanmore Resources to introduce a new zero-emission bus (ZEB) into service in Central Queensland  
• The ZEB is among the first in Australia to commence operations in the resources industry and is part of an ongoing commitment to decarbonisation 
• It will provide mine-site workforce transportation at Poitrel and features a vibrant Stanmore design and road safety messaging    

A new zero-emission bus (ZEB) has entered service in the Bowen Basin, with workers now enjoying a green ride in one of Australia’s key mining and resources regions.

Australasia’s leading bus operator Kinetic has partnered with Stanmore Resources to roll-out the sustainable workforce transport solution launching the fully electric bus in Central Queensland.

Stanmore’s Chief Executive Officer Marcelo Matos said the new vehicle would provide its Poitrel mine based workforce with transportation, following the vehicle’s official unveiling this week. 

“Transportation of employees presents an opportunity to deliver meaningful emission reductions and is part of our broader focus on delivering positive impact,” he said.

“This is an exciting step forward and we are pleased to be working with Kinetic to see this new technology being deployed into Central Queensland and Australia.”

Kinetic’s Executive General Manager for Central Queensland Marcia Shield said the vehicle was among the first electric coaches to operate in the remote resources-rich regions of Australia.

“We are excited to be adding this electric coach to our resources fleet with the vehicle entering service immediately,” she said.

“It has taken substantial planning and co-ordination from Kinetic, Stanmore and other partners to achieve this outcome and there will be valuable insights gained as we reduce the reliance on diesel fleets.”

Kinetic now has over 240 specialist vehicles supporting the resources industry across Gladstone, Mackay, Bundaberg, Perth, Darwin and Olympic Dam along with the Bowen Basin where three ZEBs are now located.

This latest vehicle has an expected range of approximately 400 kilometres per charge and includes industry-leading safety systems including seatbelt alarms, driver eye-closure monitoring and real-time vehicle location tracking.

Ms Shield said the new ZEB features a unique Stanmore livery helping to promote both sustainability and safety with the rear of the vehicle featuring a wide-load campaign message in partnership with the Road Accident Action Group.

Kinetic now operates over 4,700 buses across Australia and New Zealand including 320 ZEBs from 13 electric depots.

You can read more about Kinetic’s zero-emissions commitments at wearekinetic.com/sustainability/zero-emissions

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Steve Cadzow
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