Researching the future of energy through V2G innovation
The AUT–CNBM Intelligent Green Technology Research Hub is a multi-year collaboration at AUT City Campus supported by Professor Peter Chong. The Hub advances research in Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), smart charging infrastructure, and energy storage integration.
By combining AUT's academic expertise with CNBM's global industry experience, the program connects students and researchers with real-world platforms and industry-driven innovation in sustainable energy systems.
"AUT is a modern university committed to practical innovation and meaningful research. We prepare students with real-world experience, industry connection, and future-ready skills."Discover more about AUT
China National Building Material Group (CNBM) is one of the world's largest building-materials and new-materials conglomerates, with 13 listed companies, around 200,000 employees, and total assets exceeding NZD 700 billion. As a long-standing Fortune Global 500 enterprise, CNBM leads globally in cement, gypsum, glass, fiberglass, composites, and wind-energy components, supported by strong R&D institutes and engineering capabilities. The Group operates across basic and advanced materials, equipment manufacturing, EPC engineering services, and international trading, with a network extending to more than 70 countries. CNBM's scale, innovation capacity, and global reach position it as a key driver of sustainable infrastructure and advanced material technologies worldwide.
About CNBM
Funding and Partners:
(China National Building Material Group) CNBM AUNZ Ltd
Funding amount: NZ$200,000 for four years (2025-2029)
Professor Peter Chong - Principal Investigator
Fucheng Zheng - Hub Manager
Tim Guo - Industry investigator - AU/NZ Regional General Manager
WZ822, Ngā Wai Hono (WZ Building)
AUT City Campus, Auckland, New Zealand
Monday–Friday
8 am–6 pm
Email us
Hub Manager: [email protected]
CNBM: [email protected]
