FUTURE CLEAN ENERGY
Shaping
the future of driving in Australia
Establishing norms for electricvehicle ( EV ) charging etiquette
Research project
Road transportation in Australia accounts for 60 % of transport-related greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emissions and the equivalent of 10 % of total emissions as of 2022 . A key solution to the problem is electric vehicles , however factors like limited charging infrastructure and range anxiety have contributed to slow adoption . The sharing of limited resources as new rules of engagement are being established has also caused confusion and conflict amongst EV and internal combustion engine ( ICE ) drivers alike .
> Interdisciplinary use of implementation science frameworks to inform ways to change driver behaviour .
> Development of strategies that align public interests with policy initiatives , ensuring that new energy solutions are accessible , acceptable , and effectively integrated into existing systems .
This project employed implementation science methods to examine attitudes , perspectives , and behaviours at public charging stations in Australia . The aim was to identify factors that affect good charging etiquette and generate strategies to improve adherence to charging norms .
Funded by the Digital Grid Futures Institute ( DGFI ), the research team developed a report based on two comprehensive studies . The first study conducted a scoping review to identify the determinants of charging infrastructure in high-income countries . To identify these determinants within the Australian context , the second study encompassed a qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with everyday drivers and focus group sessions involving EV experts . Based on the report ' s recommendations , the project is in the early phases of developing creative knowledge translation resources for industry partners and the general public .
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