Foton partners education for skills transition

Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD) has signed Deeds of Collaboration with a number of major national education and vocational training Institutions to facilitate the upskilling of trades to support the uptake of zero emissions vehicles, with particular focus on the Bus and Heavy Transport Industries.

FMD will partner with TAFE NSW, TAFE Queensland, South West TAFE (Vic), Federation University, Deakin University (Victoria) TAS TAFE, TAFE SA, South Metropolitan TAFE WA, MTA (NSW) and MTA (Qld) to work on developing training programs and accreditations to meet the needs of the transport industry.

While acknowledging that skills shortages exist across the broader economy, the partnerships intend to address this by creating a pathway for already technically trained workers to maintain and upgrade their skills in the repair and maintenance of both battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell zero emissions vehicles (FCEV’s), while offering entry-level skills training to attract workers across to the new opportunities in the green economy of the future.

Transit Systems recently acquired its first two

Hydrogen Fuel Cell City buses from Foton Mobility.

Foton Mobility Distribution (a part of the TrueGreen Impact Investment Group) is the exclusive Australian Distributor of Foton New Energy commercial transport vehicles, including the T5 Light Duty Electric truck, Electric Vans, Battery Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell City buses, soon to be joined by Hydrogen Prime Movers.

FMD has acquired the exclusive Australian distributorship for Asiastar New Energy Commercial vehicles, including the about to be launched Eurise D11 5.9m electric van.