Our Australian Research Council proposal on ‘Mobile-Energy-as-a-Service: Delivering Sustainable Electromobility ’ has been successful in securing funding starting in 2026. This project, with Chief Investigators Prof. Mahinda Vilathgamuwa and Prof. Raja Jurdak from TruNets, proposes a novel concept of Mobile-Energy-as-a-Service, a comprehensive mechanism utilising the transport, power, and infrastructure aspects of electric vehicle mobility. It uses electric vehicle batteries as mobile energy sources and eases the pressure on the grid during peak times. The proposal incorporates an evidence-based, user-specific, & flexible incentivised pricing scheme to handle the impending wave of electric vehicles on our roads. With the help of appropriate digital platforms, users can plan their travel in an economically optimal way while passing through differentially priced energy zones. This research helps Australia to achieve its energy sustainability and carbon neutrality targets.
Recruitment for the project research fellow and PhD students will commence soon. Interested applicants should email r.jurdak@qut.edu.au with their CVs and statement of interest.