Opportunities and challenges in the transition to Electric Vehicles

Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026

Time: 12.30pm arrival for a 1pm start. Event concludes at 4pm

Location: The Auditorium, UniSC Innovation, Sunshine Coast

RSVP: by Wednesday 8 July 2026

Join UniSC to learn more about electric vehicles and opportunities in collaborative research and innovation.

The uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating. The next few decades will see a steady shift away from petrol and diesel vehicles to battery electric and hybrid vehicles. As a knowledge partner in our community, the University of the Sunshine Coast is pleased to invite you to learn more about EVs in a Research Showcase, where we connect fleet owners, utilities and businesses with researchers to explore new opportunities in efficient and sustainable transport.

The aim of this event is to:

Examine what the EV transition means for businesses and government
Showcase research and innovative e-transport solutions
Foster collaboration opportunities and establish partnerships within our Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Fraser Coast and Wide Bay Burnett regions

Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about current and future research and development, how to leverage co-funding by partnering with the university and workforce development opportunities, share interests and problem statements, and shape the future of collaborative research at UniSC.

Presentations:

Professor Lynette Cheah, TMR Chair of Sustainable Transport, UniSC

Topic: The transition to electric vehicles

Dr Sajeeb Saha, Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, UniSC

Topic: EV charging strategies and grid implications

Associate Professor Rory Mulcahy, Business and Creative Industries, UniSC

Topic: How and why emotions matter in EV adoption

Mr Peter Kilby, Senior Grid Transformation Engineer, Future Network Strategy, Ergon Energy and Energex

Topic: Queensland EV uptake and Vehicle Grid Integration

Contact the host of School of Science, Technology and Engineering Research Showcase - Transitioning to Electric Vehicles

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