The project established the first Electric Vehicle (EV) living lab in the southern hemisphere. Through applied research projects that test EV technologies, study their technical and legal-economic impact on the electricity grid, prices and broader system, the lab provides a unique capability that supports Victoria and Australia in understanding the complex economic, legal, environmental and engineering aspects of public and private fleet electrification.
The project is designed to support and inform future policy towards Victoria’s net zero emission targets in the transport sector, proactively addressing both likely and unforeseen challenges as EVs are adopted at accelerated rates in both public and private sectors.
This project is a collaboration between RMIT, Monash and La Trobe Universities and leading industry players, building on RMIT’s existing microgrid and renewable generation facilities and delivered the following outputs:
- Establishment of a fleet electrification living lab infrastructure at RMIT
- Development of a consolidated EV data repository
- Developing a suite of applied technologies to understand EV interaction with the electricity grid
- Developing legal and economic requirements to support transport electrification.
Dates
October 2021 to June 2025
Key people
Relevant collaborators
- Monash University
- La Trobe University
- City of Melbourne
- Citipower/Powercor
Funding source
- Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund, Victorian Government
