The University of Queensland has hired his first e-mobility researcher Dr Jake Whitehead to work on sustainability of the transport sector for the next two years.
The investigation will be part of UQ Rapid Switch Project, aimed to identify the quickest pathway to transit into a low carbon economy.
Dr Whitehead says e-mobility presents big opportunities for our environment and economy.
“EV technology will reduce both carbon and particulate emissions, helping not only the environment but also improving air quality and reducing the impact of fossil fuel vehicle emissions on our health.
“Transport costs can also be reduced by at least 70 per cent.
“Finally, EVs can support the uptake of renewable energy and lead to a more stable electricity grid by acting as ‘batteries-on-wheels’,” he says