EVs at the Margins: Remoteness, Inequality and Transport Decarbonisation in Australia

Project description

This project offers students the opportunity to work under the joint supervision of Dr Bin Lu (Engineering) and Brad Riley (POLIS) to examine why EV adoption has lagged in these settings, and what this reveals about Australia’s energy transition. 

The project will explore how remoteness, energy and charging infrastructure, socio economic conditions, mobility needs, and policy settings are interacting to shape the feasibility and appeal of EVs in the bush. Attention will be given to under represented contexts in the EV literature, including remote communities with distinct transport and energy system needs. 

Project scope

• This project seeks to:
  • be flexible
  • may include:
    • spatial analysis,
    • comparative case studies, or
    • policy and socio technical research. 

Deliverables

Information for applicants

• Desktop study, either remote or on campus
• Suitable for School of Engineering research-based courses, such as: ENGN2706, ENGN2707, ENGN3706, ENGN3712, ENGN4350, ENGN4706, ENGN4712, and ENGN4718.
• Suitable for both domestic and international students.
• Collaborating with Mr Brad Riley

Essential requirements

Desirable requirements

• Interests in geography, engineering, public policy, energy transitions, planning, or social research.

Student takeaways

How to apply

If you are interested, please email a brief expression of interest to the project supervisor.