Electric Vehicle Trial at Clayton

Monash University is set to receive a Toyota Prius plug-in vehicle in the next fortnight as part of the Victorian State Government Electric Vehicle Trial.

The Prius will power-up at the charge point installed in carpark C2 – the first to be installed in Victoria!  The charge point is one of many to be installed at the Clayton campus and will ensure that Monash University Clayton campus is a destination for first movers in the electric vehicle field.

A requirement of the trial is that the vehicle is charged with 100% Green Power (electricity generated from renewable resources).  Monash University intends to use Green Power purchased through our current electricity supply arrangement, as well as some of the electricity generated by the Campus Centre solar panels.

Whilst the trial is happening at Monash University, households are also invited to take part through a ballot system being run by the RACV.  If you are interested in taking part in the trial at a household level go to http://www.racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/Internet/Primary/my+car/environme... for more information and registration.

For more information about the electric vehicle trial and to know why Victoria is trialing electric vehicles click here.