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Melbourne – Site Visit and Engineering Overview of EVIE – Fire Rescue Victoria’s First Electric Fire Truck

17 October @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Free for Members
See Victoria’s first electric fire truck, EVIE, and learn about the steps involved in specifying and procuring it.

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Event is limited to 25 people, and registration essential to secure your spot.

Some Specifications of EVIE:

  • 4500 L/min pumper with high-pressure stages.
  • 1500 L first aid tank.
  • 200 L foam tank.
  • Dimensions: Length: 7.9 m, Width: 2.35 m, Height: 3.15 m.
  • Weight: under 16 tonnes.
  • All-wheel drive & all-wheel steer.
  • Turning circle: 12.5 m (for comparison: Ford Ranger is 12.9 m).
  • 5000 Nm of torque from a Volvo Penta EV driveline.
  • 2 x 66 kWh batteries.
  • 300 hp energy backup unit.
  • 0–100 km/h in 30 seconds.

www.frv.vic.gov.au/victorias-first-electric-fire-truck-driving-innovation

Details

Date:
17 October
Time:
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost:
Free for Members
Event Category:
Website:
http://web.amcouncil.com.au/user_course_register.aspx?courseId=31594

Venue

Eastern Hill Fire Station
456 Albert Street
Melbourne, VIC 3002 Australia
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