Zero emissions heavy vehicles: Analysis, planning and policy
Recommendations/policy directions for transition to LZEV trucks, & analysis of total cost of ownership & geospatial roadmap analysis for refueller / EV chargers.
Overviews, progress reports, and general info for research and development projects carried out by iMOVE and its partners, in the areas of: Intelligent Transport Systems, Freight and Logistics, and Personal and Public Mobility.
Large Animal Activated Roadside Monitoring and Alert System
Develop and field test a large animal activated roadside monitoring and alert system for detecting large animals on roadsides and alerting motorists in advance.
Use of biochar waste in carbon capture and reduced emissions
This project will explore the potential of biochar for use as a climate-responsible, high-performance, pavement material.
Expanding Operating Design Domain of automated vehicles
This project will report findings on six use cases unique to Australia as pertains to the use of autonomous vehicles on public roads.
Long-term pandemic impact on business and residential location
How likely will the impacts of COVD-19 influence resulting spatial patterns of employment activity and residential settlement in Australian cities and regions?
Consumer adoption of technologies for Net Zero emissions
This project will explore how potential consumer challenges to achieving Net Zero emissions might be overcome, in particular looking at three key technologies.
New/emerging transport tech: Greater accessibility and inclusivity
This project will identify opportunities to overcome common barriers to transport accessibility and inclusivity via use of new/emerging transport technologies.
Truck telematics: Technology review, policy options, roadmap
Development of a roadmap for the governance of truck movement data, analysing current / future policy and data sharing landscape for truck telematics data.
Safely deploying automated vehicles on Australian roads
The final reports for the Cooperative and Highly Automated Driving Safety Study, a trial of a prototype, level 4, highly automated vehicle on Queensland roads.
Accounting for carbon in planning residential neighbourhoods
This research will provide an evidence base and tools for how new residential neighbourhoods can best contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Smart bike lights, data, and improved cyclist safety
Our smart bike light trial has ended, and the wrap-up article, and the trial’s final report, ‘Light Insight Trial (LiT) Research Report’ is available here.
Reduction of rail track contamination from iron ore and coal dust
This project will provide insight to rail infrastructure system owners/operators to support future efforts in designing for resilience and climate change adaptation.
Electric school buses for Western Australia: Feasibility study
Assessment of battery-electric buses for regional school bus services in WA – where, electricity network capacity, and technical support required.
3P vehicle design and prototype
This project consists of designing and prototyping of a 12-seat electric bus with the flexibility to transport people and parcels more efficiently and sustainably.
Can immersive reality improve traffic incident management?
A critical review & evaluation of immersive reality using in training & capability development for first responders & multi-agencies in traffic incident management.
Optimisation of replacement buses during network disruptions
Development of a proof-of-concept tool for the prediction of replacement bus needs during unexpected network disruptions.