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Electric ute conversion targets resources sector in $1b deal to displace diesel

SEA Electric and MEVCO will convert and supply electric utes to the Australian mining sector. (ABC Rural: Caddie Brain)

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed to supply electric utility vehicles to the Australian mining sector, which experts say could encourage broader uptake of electric utes across the country. 

The billion-dollar agreement between SEA Electric and Mining Electric Vehicle Company (MEVCO) will see SEA Electric source a range of Toyota's HiLux and LandCruiser utes, and convert them to electric using the company's registered SEA-Drive power system.

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