Reducing climate impact through sustainable energy behaviours
How might we reduce climate impact through changes in energy sources, production, distribution and consumption
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Electric Roadrunner
Project Info
Team Name
Tartans 2022
Team Members
Ziheng , Weijing Zhang , Adrian , Aaron
Project Description
Electric Roadrunner
Electric Roadrunner is a content management solution and API for use in Electric Vehicle (EV) charging apps to highlight tourism opportunities in the area of the EV charging stations.
EVs challenge us to reframe our thinking about road trip pit stops. They represent chances to enjoy the tourism experiences that regions offer and connect with a new community.
Please see our video.
Problems We Identified
In the wake of COVID lockdowns, people are lonely and there is a desire for more connection to communities.
Global CO2 emissions challenge us all to make changes to our habits, like driving petrol cars, to reduce the impact of climate change.
EV recharging does take longer than petrol refueling, and objections to EV adoption inhibit uptake.
So our product adds value to the charging apps by providing information about entertaining activities that drivers and their passengers can enjoy while the car is charging.
Mock up of Chargefox using data from our API:
Mock up of Chargefox using data from our API:
The Gawler, Light Region, Barossa and Adelaide Plains trail other areas for electric vehicle charging station numbers.
RAA and SA Government's plans to expand the charging network.
Data Story
EVs reduce climate change damage. Accelerating their adoption within Australia’s 9.2 million vehicles, according to 2021 Census data, will contribute to the government’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
Expanding the recharging network will help encourage spending time in local communities by providing tourist attractions to EV drivers while their cars recharge.
The Barossa, Light Region, Gawler and the Adelaide Plains are currently behind the trend and should seek investment for more charging stations to capture value from the emerging roles of managing stations, and offer new jobs in tourism and retail.
The ACT, and other states, can also use the model to increase awareness of opportunities to engage children in nature-based tourism.
Team DataSets
South Australia to transition car fleet and boost charging network in big EV push
Description of Use Source for the need to increase charging stations in Gawler, Light Regions, Barossa and the Adelaide Plains
Census 2021, G34 Number of motor vehicles by dwellings
Description of Use We used that to see the scale of motor vehicle use and market potential for EVs.
Chargefox Network
Description of Use Used to indentify the scale of chargefox charing stations.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations NSW
Description of Use Information on NSW plans and availability for charging stations.
Electric Vehicles Public Charging kWh
Description of Use Information about charging network forecasts in the ACT
Find a charging station — Electric vehicle
Description of Use Information on Queenslands charging network
Electric Vehicles Total Chargers
Description of Use ACT Charging network information
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL VISITOR STRATEGY 2025
Description of Use Review alignment to the state's regional tourism strategy.
Bike Direct Network
Description of Use Reviewing the extent of bike trails around Gawler's Pioneer Park.
20-YEAR STATE INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY - RAA SUBMISSION
Description of Use Review the RAA's position on the importance of EV infrastructure.
Electric Vehicle Council's Charger Map
Description of Use Australian charger map used to identify charging locations in the ACT and in SA.
Traffic Volumes
Description of Use Identifying the volume of traffic passing a charging station in Gawler's Pioneer Park to estimate EV vehicle traffic past that station.
Canberra Nature Map canberra.naturemapr.org
Description of Use Locating nature experiences near to recharging stations.
Survey of Motor Vehicle Use, Australia
Description of Use Estimating the nature of climate change contribution from ICVs.
RAA and SA Government's EV Charging Map
Description of Use Converted to data and used to identify charging station plans for the Gawler, Light Region, Adelaide Plains and the Barossa.
Challenge Entries
Helping Australia reach net zero emissions by 2050
Australia has a goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050. How can Australians use public spaces, including city landscapes to achieve these goals?
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The 2021 Australian Census
How might we link the 2021 Census data with open data to highlight or solve a challenge Australians are facing
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Skills and Employment in Barossa, Gawler, Light and Adelaide Plains region
What are the required future skills sets for upcoming job opportunities in Barossa, Gawler, Light and Adelaide Plains areas?
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Discovering our region’s environment and biodiversity
How might ACT data encourage children and young people to appreciate and engage with Canberra’s environment and biodiversity?
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