The impact of the mass-adoption of electric cars on the Australian electricity grid

该项目代表了澳大利亚第一项关于电动汽车大规模采用对电力公用事业系统影响的技术研究。目前，公路运输占澳大利亚温室气体排放量的12%。电动汽车的大规模采用可以减少运输中的温室气体，当从当前电网充电时可减少24%，如果使用可再生能源则可减少100%。除了获得环境优势外，澳大利亚还将通过以下方式从该项目中受益：（1）通过发展智能电网来促进配电系统的管理;（2）制定适合当地独特条件（如澳大利亚的长途）的充电站布局原则。

This project represents the first technical study in Australia into the impact on the electric utility system of the mass adoption of electric vehicles. At present, road transport accounts for 12 per cent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Australia. The mass adoption of electric vehicles could reduce GHG in transport by up to 24 per cent when charged from the current grid or by 100 per cent if using renewable power. As well as receiving environmental advantages, Australia will benefit from this project through: (1) advancements in the management of the electricity distribution system by the development of a smart grid; (2) the development of principles for the placement of charging stations suitable for unique local conditions, such as Australia's long distances.