A significant milestone was achieved with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between Centre for Transport Research (CfTR) of Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) and Grand Motors Sendirian Berhad at the Main Conference Room of the university. This MoA signifies a research collaboration aimed at the development of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station.
The MoA was signed by Yang Mulia Datin Paduka Professor Dr. Dayang Hajah Zohrah binti Hj Sulaiman, Vice-Chancellor of UTB, and Yang Mulia Pg Hj Abdul Qahar bin Pengiran Sanggamara Diraja Major General Pengiran Haji Ibnu Basit (R), Executive Director of Grand Motors Sdn Bhd. The signing was witnessed by Yang Mulia Mr. Lim Chui Hua, Registrar and Secretary of UTB, and Yang Mulia Major (Rtd) Ramlie bin Mohd Arriff, Special Project Manager of Grand Motors Sdn Bhd.
Also present at the ceremony were Principal Officers of UTB and senior staff of Grand Motors Sdn Bhd. Following the signing, the signatories and attendees proceeded to visit the Electric Vehicle charging station located in front of the UTB Administration Building.
Led by Dr. Sheik Mohammed Sulthan, Assistant Professor of Faculty of Engineering UTB, this research initiative aims to conduct a feasibility and techno-economic analysis for a Solar Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station. The primary objectives of this research are to assess the viability of implementing such a charging station and to evaluate the economic factors associated with its operation. By conducting this analysis, the research aims to support and promote the use of electric vehicles in Brunei Darussalam, supporting to the country’s sustainable and clean transportation goals.
Under the agreement, Grand Motors Sdn Bhd will provide a Kia Nero Electric Vehicle on a temporary basis for a duration of three months. The university project team will use the vehicle to collect data for research investigation purposes. This collaborative effort allows the team to gain valuable insights from the vehicle, contributing to the advancement of their research and enhancing their understanding of electric vehicle technology.
