Strategic Integration of Electric Vehicles: An Australian Analysis

Publisher:
Elsevier
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Citation:
Transportation Research Procedia, 2023, 70, pp. 271-275
Issue Date:
2023-01-01
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This paper presents the challenges and opportunities of strategic electric vehicle (EV) grid integration with a particular focus on its status and outlook in Australia. EVs are a critical part of many countries net zero commitments because electrification is a key piece in the puzzle to decarbonise the transport sector. Approaches are needed to ensure EVs and their charging practices can be incorporated within the electricity grid cost-effectively, while increasing system reliability and stability, supporting transport decarbonisation, and ensuring other societal benefits. Australia is a large country with a relatively small population which poses challenges for both EV charging and electricity distribution infrastructure provision. However, other market characteristics (such as high solar PV adoption among households) and the rapidly decarbonising grid make Australia an useful case study. Especially for how challenges over range, grid integration, and lack of domestic EV production is leading to new innovations that could inform steps towards more rapid EV adoption in other jurisdictions. This paper will discuss the challenges and opportunities of electric vehicle (EV) uptake in Australia based on a national consultation and workshop series involving stakeholders from the energy and transport sectors.
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