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The Victoria Fire Department has a new tool in its toolbox. The department says its first electric fire truck will do everything the old diesel-powered fire trucks do with some new capabilities.
“The total all-in cost was about $1.7 million," says Victoria fire Chief Dan Atkinson.
Two grants from the provincial and federal governments – totalling $660,000 – bring replacement costs in line with a new diesel truck at around $1.2 million.
“Total cost to ownership is definitely lower so when we look at that total lifecycle of say a 20-year vehicle, we’re saving a lot of money in fuel over that 20 years,” said Simon Upshon, manager of fleet operations with the City of Victoria.
Seems to be a fairly financially sound decision to make. Fuel is a massive cost for a car of this size.
Seems to be a fairly financially sound decision to make. Fuel is a massive cost for a car of this size.