Our mission:  

Electrify Everything !

Transport, Households, Industry



  • No more burning of coal, gas or petroleum
  • Make combustion engines obsolete
  • Use of automation for safety and comfort
  • Use of Hydrogen only for large ships, planes or long-haul trucks (even heating up stones is more efficient)

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!



Autonomous Shuttle Bus

Autonomous Formula-S

Autonomous BMW X5

Hydrofoil Electric Jet Ski

Electric Jet Ski

AutoSIM

Electric Lotus Elise

Electric Hyundai Getz

Electric Ford Focus Trial

DC Fast Charging

AC Charging

REView

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 have converted the REV RACER, a two-seater performance car using a high performance AC motor and regenerative braking. In 2010, we have built a dual motor driven Formula-SAE race car. In 2013, we are developing a four-motor driven Formula-SAE race car with wheel-hub motors, an electric jet ski and an autonomous SAE race car.

REV Brochures and Reports

Two First Australian Trials have come out of REV, starting in 2010:
Download Reports:
15. Anniversary
EV Infrastructure
Infra. Summary
WA EV Trial
REV Info


About REV

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 vehicles that we are developing are specifically designed to be low-weight and are highly aerodynamic. This will make it highly efficient in its use of energy, without sacrificing convenience, performance or style. All our cars are road registered, meaning they can be driven using a standard driver’s licence!

Unlike other ‘concept’ electric cars that never amount to more than prototypes, our cars are ready to drive and look very much like any other car you might find on the road. To prove this we are using existing production cars as a base and converting them to use an electric motor as its sole source of propulsion.

Our History

REV was re-started in 2008 by Professor Dr. Thomas Braunl (UWA Robotics&Automation, UWA Elec. & Comp. Eng.) and Dr. Kamy Cheng (UWA Mech. Eng.) after a precursor project had looked at hydrogen technologies. In recent years the viability of a hydrogen economy has been questioned and it seems that electric vehicles are stepping up to the role. Electrical cars are far simpler, more cost effective and easy to charge from any ordinary power point.

Our Goals

  • Demonstrate the viability of using renewable energy sources for transport
  • Display the abilities of students from throughout The University of Western Australia
  • Create a series of vehicles appropriate for the personal transport needs of the Australian public as well as a performance series capable of demonstrating the capability of electric vehicles on the racing circuit.
  • Develop vehicles for as little outlay as possible, and using Australian components, suppliers and manufacturers where possible
  • Promote greater research into renewable energy within the University and wider community

In short, we’ll prove that a sustainable transportation future is possible.


Major Sponsors & Donors

UWA                         Allkem

Dodd+Dodd Recycling             Dyflex

Stockland


Minor Sponsors & Donors

     
       


Past Sponsors & Donors

    BMW    
            Swan Energy Crest      


   
    Synergy




The REV Project Awards