National Variable Pricing Matrix: Sustainable community transport
This project will test and improve the cost and policy settings of the National Variable Pricing Matrix for community transport providers to ensure sustainability.
EV batteries: Repair, refurbish, repurpose, recycle
This project will investigate & develop solutions for sustainable repurposing of used batteries from electric vehicles (EV), including mining trucks, buses, & cars.
Simulation and modelling of a hydrogen-electric aircraft
This project will develop a Simulink model of the Stralis A36-HE Bonanza aircraft and hydrogen electric propulsion system (HEPS).
Gippsland community e-Bus pilot
This project will pilot a community-run electric shuttle in Venus Bay and Sandy Point in Gippsland, and evaluate best practices to run such a service elsewhere.
Second lives for electric vehicle batteries
Handling retired EV batteries sustainably will become a major challenge. This project, we research current and emerging practices for the next life of batteries.
Aboriginal Cultural Land Management for transport resilience
Development of a framework to support traditional Aboriginal Cultural Land Management practices to improve the resilience of the transport corridor network.
Australians’ size variation and implications for transport design
A report on the gathering of up-to-date anthropometric data for applicability to design for the Australian transport industry.
ESP: Preparing for the electrification of transportation
The key aim of this is to develop the foundation to inform post-2030 electricity systems of the impact and needs brought on by the electrification of transport.
OneDock: Supercharging e-micromobility
This project will enable microFleet to accelerate development of the OneDock universal e-micromobility charging station platform.
Mapping WA’s circular economy Stage 1: Achieving Net Zero
This project concerns the first step in the process of developing such a digital circular economy monitoring framework for Western Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.