The technology is based on being solar-smart and the chargers that will be trialled are compatible with current models of electric vehicles.
As part of the Victorian government’s New Energy Jobs Fund, Delta Electronics received a sum of $210,000 to assist in fine tuning and further testing the next generation of charging systems for electric vehicles. Battery storage using real-world applications is a part of the trial.
Extensive research has been undertaken in recent years and passed on via the media and informative brochure printing, and according to Lily D’Ambrosio, the Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister, assisting this latest trial is a great way to help lower emissions throughout the transport industry. She added:
“By encouraging electric vehicle take up, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality and increase job opportunities in Victoria.”
CSIRO and Delta Electronics have developed the technology, which is to be trialled in conjunction with Nissan. Both slow and fast charging scenarios that fit within Australia’s environmental conditions and electricity grid will be undertaken.
The final stage of development will focus on commercial field trials and, once completed, two charging platforms featuring the new technology will be released to the market.