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Air bp Unveils Custom-designed All-electric Refuelling Vehicle at Brisbane Airport

Our Bureau - : Aug 31, 2022 - : 11:35 am

Air bp has introduced a next generation new model all-electric refueller for customers lifting Jet-A1 at Brisbane Airport (BNE), one of Australia’s largest airports.

The refueller was put into operation on 30 August 2022 at Brisbane Airport. It uses Lithium-Ion batteries and digital charging mechanisms making it the first all-electric hazardous goods vehicle and refueller approved for use in Australia.

The refueller can carry approximately 16,000 litres of fuel and has been designed to operate for a full day with overnight charging. Air bp also anticipates that the electric refueller will reduce bp’s operation and maintenance costs when compared with similar diesel-fuelled refuellers.

The refueller was manufactured in collaboration with SEA Electric, which has provided the electric power system, and Refuel International, a manufacturer and supplier of specialised refuelling vehicles, equipment, and support services to the aviation industry.

Daniel Tyzack, Managing Director, Air bp Asia Pacific said: “Air bp has been collaborating with SEA and Refuel International for two years on the custom-designed and specialised electric refueller to meet exacting performance and safety requirements. We are delighted to launch the refueller at Brisbane Airport where we are responsible for fuelling 30 airlines and approximately 100 flights daily.”

“SEA Electric is proud to be partnering with bp on this world-leading project,” said Tony Fairweather, CEO and founder SEA Electric. ”By successfully producing our first SEA 500 aircraft refuelling truck complete with an SEA-Drive® 120-35 fully electric power system, we have opened up an entirely new application that helps set the standard for environmental credentials.”

“Refuel International are very proud to have developed Australia’s first all-electric aviation refueller in partnership with Air bp and SEA,” said Geoff Pinner, General Manager for Refuel International.

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