Monash University’s Emerging Technologies Research Lab unveils massive shifts in future household energy demands in a new report published today. The pivotal study offers energy distribution networks an invaluable glimpse into the future – empowering them to sharpen their forecasts, develop future business plans, and ensure the lights stay on. The increase in home-based care,…
New technology that could help restore power quickly even on high bushfire risk days Some of Victoria’s worst bushfires have been started by power lines. So, power distribution companies have installed devices that limit the energy flowing to the fault to cut the fire risk. However, in networks equipped with these devices, communities might experience…
Tax tweaks needed to fast-charge EV take up Buying and running electric vehicles for business fleets is too costly under Aussie tax rules, say researchers from Griffith University and Monash University. Their report, published today by the RACE for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre, proposes practical tax changes to support home charging and allow fleet managers…
Offering the potential to: Drive an electric vehicle from Melbourne to Sydney on a single charge Create lightweight batteries for drones and submarines Unlock new avenues in aviation and maritime industries Produce batteries in Australia with Australian lithium, without using cobalt and rare earth minerals. Images Supporting information Media release below