fleet, including roughly 400 SUVs—a growing num- ber of which are Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) “Our relationship with Hydro One started in 2023 when they purchased 29 2023 Outlander PHEVs along with 40 2024 Outlander ES PHEVs.” says Luc Grenier, Fleet / VIP Manager, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada. According to Anne-Marie Reilly, Green Fleet Strategy Manager at Hydro One, the move to PHEVs was stra- tegic. “Hydro One started buying the plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander in 2023 to replace our older in- ternal combustion engine SUVs and sedans,” she says. With government mandates on the horizon, and with a keen understanding of the importance of green in- itiatives, it only made sense for Hydro One to pivot to- wards a more eco-friendly fleet option. “Hydro One is well-positioned to enable the electri- fication of Ontario, and that means we have to walk the talk when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, including electrifying our fleet,” adds Chris Iveson, Director of Fleet Services for Hydro One. The decision to add Outlander PHEVs to the Hydro One fleet dovetails nicely with the organization’s strategic goals and initiatives. “Our goal was to have 50 per cent of our SUVs and sedans electrified by 2025,” Iveson adds. “By 2030, we’re aiming for 100 per cent. The Outlander PHEVs were selected as ultra-low emission green vehicles that meet our needs with minimal up- fitting. They offer a versatile all-wheel drive SUV at a competitive cost that supports our work program, and will continue to allow us to deliver for our cus- tomers and all Ontarians.” Lots of driving Hydro One services a huge territory, which means that their Mitsubishi Outlanders spend a lot of time on the road. Fortunately, the Outlanders are a hit with Hydro One staff. “Our employees love driving the Outlanders,” Reilly says. “In fact, we have a waiting list of folks who would love to receive one, once their current vehicles are re- tired. Employees enjoy the quiet drive in EV mode, and the ease of charging, without having to be mind- ful of range, like you might be with a full EV vehicle.” Not only are the Outlanders comfortable and enjoy- able to drive, they’re also dependable and fit for duty. “From a reliability perspective we have very little to share—and that’s a great news story,” Reilly adds. Ticking all the boxes It would seem that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ticks all the boxes for Hydro One. “We’re thrilled with our partnership with Mitsubishi,” Iveson says. “We’ll
continue to purchase any products that help us deliv- er our work program, support our net-zero emissions targets and help us achieve our sustainability goals as cost-effectively as we can. This puts us in a better position to demonstrate our value to deliver for our customers and all Ontarians.” Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada is equally committed to helping organizations like Hydro One and others, achieve their goals by providing reliable and capable vehicles that deliver on the promise of cleaner mo- toring. “Every client is very important to us, from in- dividuals to corporations,” concludes Grenier. “In fact, our fleet team is growing to ensure that all of our cli- ents receive the best service possible.” Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: A closer look The award-winning Outlander PHEV (recognized by AJAC as the Best Mid-Size Utility Vehicle in Canada in 2023) is Canada’s best-selling Plug-in Hybrid SUV. It boasts an all-electric range of 61 km from a 350-volt, 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This power source is mounted below the floor and between the front and rear wheels, providing a low centre of gravity, without sacrificing ground clearance. Fully-charged, the Outlander PHEV offers up to 687 km of combined electric and gasoline range on a sin- gle charge and a single tank of fuel. It also packs a punch, with a total of 248 horsepower and 332 lb/ft of torque on tap, when the engine and electric motor work together. All Outlander PHEV models are equipped with a 2.4L gasoline-powered four-cylinder engine, coupled to a twin AC synchronous permanent magnetic motor, and a 20 kWh Lithium-ion battery. Combined fuel econ- omy is excellent: 3.6 Le / 100 km. Focus on safety Mitsubishi Motors takes safety very seriously, which is why all Outlander models come with an extensive
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