Projects
At Stellenbosch University, collaboration flourishes as we engage with diverse industry partners and esteemed academic institutions. This synergy fosters innovation, enabling us to collectively pioneer groundbreaking research and holistic educational initiatives. Through our joint efforts, we strive to address multifaceted challenges, enriching not only our academic community but also contributing valuable solutions to the broader society and industries. Together, we forge a path toward a brighter future, marked by knowledge exchange, technological advancements, and impactful partnerships.
Projects concerning electric vehicles are strategically segmented into various divisions, creating a framework that both compartmentalizes and interconnects efforts. This approach facilitates comprehensive exploration of electric mobility's multifaceted landscape. From refining vehicle technology and expanding charging infrastructure to advancing operational research and integrating EVs into the grid, each division is a focused avenue of exploration.
Vehicle
Aspect | Partners | Project Outcomes |
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Energy efficiency of a minibus taxi | TBD | |
Design of a retrofit minibus | TBD | |
Design of a retrofit bus | TBD | |
Import of new electric minibus | TBD | |
Electric tractor for agriculture applications | TBD |
Infrastructure
Aspect | Partners | Project Outcomes |
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Off-grid stand-alone charger for small vehicles | TBD | |
Impact of charging on the grid | TBD | |
Battery energy storage to reduce grid impact of fleet charging | TBD | |
Battery energy storage and distributed renewable supply to offset grid impact of fleet charging |
TBD | |
Energy requirements of city-wide mobility | TBD | |
Vehicle to grid (V2G) applications | TBD |
Electric Mobility Systems & Operations
Aspect | Partners | Project Outcomes |
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Impact assessments (environmental, grid, operations, vehicle) of electrification of whole fleets |
TBD | |
Scheduling of electric fleets to reproduce ICE operations | TBD |