ANC, is proud to announce $12.8 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for the Last Mile Delivery Vehicle Electrification Project (Project Spark), as part of ARENA’s Driving the Nation Program.
ANC, a leading Australian-owned freight and logistics provider specialising in Last Mile Delivery (LMD) operations, will spearhead the deployment and operation of 112 electric vehicles (EVs) across Australia. The $37m project “Spark”, aimed at accelerating the transition to sustainable transportation solutions, will also include the installation of 112 charging stations to support the EV fleet.
“We are thrilled to receive support from ARENA for this groundbreaking project,” said Joe Sofra, CEO of ANC. “As a company committed to sustainability and innovation, this initiative represents a significant step forward in our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and lead the transition to a greener future.”
The Project Spark initiative will see ANC deploying a mix of electric vehicles, to fulfill its customers’ last-mile delivery requirements. By electrifying a portion of its fleet, ANC aims to demonstrate the viability and benefits of EV adoption in the logistics industry.
“The Last Mile Delivery Vehicle Electrification Project aligns with our long-term vision of electrifying 30% of our fleet by 2028,” added Mo Abbas, Chief Growth & Sustainability Officer. “We believe this project will not only drive environmental benefits but also enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.”
The project will focus on daytime operations, leveraging strategic charging infrastructure to ensure optimal vehicle uptime and reliability. ANC will also explore novel commercial strategies to address the total cost of ownership gap between electric and conventional vehicles, paving the way for broader EV adoption in the industry.
The project is supported by various partners including, Car-bon, Spotlumos, LDV, Origin, JAC and others working together to overcome barriers to adoption.
For more information about Project Spark and ANC’s commitment to sustainability, please visit https://ancdelivers.com.au/about-us/arena-funding
