The REV Project
Robotics Lab UWA
The UWA Renewable Energy Vehicle Project (REV) hopes to revolutionise transport by building zero emission and driverless vehicles, with charging networks powered from renewable sources. Vehicle emissions are a major health hazard, similar to passive smoking – every year more people die from vehicle emissions than from road accidents. We need change now!
The REV team is comprises Engineering staff and students from The University of Western Australia , fuelled by a passion for a sustainable future. REV provides a unique opportunity for students to learn and develop multi-disciplinary teamwork plus innovative, design, leadership, management, marketing, finance and practical skills. In 2008, we have completed our first EV, the REV ECO, a four-wheel, five-seater commuter vehicle, designed for sustained performance over typical commute distances. In 2009, we ha
The vehicles that clutter our freeways today are completely dependent on fossil fuels, which create major pollution issues and are fast running out. In recent years, the price of those fuels has also risen sharply. Hence the development of renewable energy technologies — that is, ways of powering a car without relying on petrol or diesel — has become crucial.
The REV Project
Robotics Lab UWA