Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP100200094

Funding Activity

Website
https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP100200094

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The impact of the mass-adoption of electric cars on the Australian electricity grid. This project represents the first technical study in Australia into the impact on the electric utility system of the mass adoption of electric vehicles. At present, road transport accounts for 12 per cent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Australia. The mass adoption of electric vehicles could reduce GHG in transport by up to 24 per cent when charged from the current grid or by 100 per cent if using renewable power. As well as receiving environmental advantages, Australia will benefit from this project through: (1) advancements in the management of the electricity distribution system by the development of a smart grid; (2) the development of principles for the placement of charging stations suitable for unique local conditions, such as Australia's long distances.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 13-12-2010

End Date: 31-12-2016

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $283,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Power and Energy Systems Engineering (excl. Renewable Power) |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Energy Services and Utilities | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering | Energy Conservation and Efficiency in Transport

Other Keywords

Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Energy Conservation and Efficiency in Transport | Energy Services and Utilities | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering | Power and Energy Systems Engineering (excl. Renewable Power)

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