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Portland’s Hybrid Vehicle

Portland Port has invested in a new Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid electric 4×4 to help reduce carbon emissions from the port’s vehicle fleet. The Port intends to install a fast charging point for the vehicle.

Portland Port has invested in a new Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid electric 4×4 to help reduce carbon emissions from the port’s vehicle fleet. The Port intends to install a fast charging point for the vehicle.

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles can be charged from an external source as well as it’s engine. They are ideal for short journeys around the port estate, which will primarily rely on electricity but can also be used for longer journeys when needed.

The Mitsubishi plug-in hybrid 4×4 has a 13.8 kWh large capacity battery and a new fuel-efficient 2.4 litre petrol engine, enabling it to travel further than you think.

ENVIRONMENTAL TAGS: Reducing Emissions