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It is our belief that a collaborative approach among stakeholders who are dedicated to progressing EVs can advance the cause, and assist in exploiting all opportunities that will establish the ACT market for the future of transport.

There is power in numbers for initiatives of this nature and the council envisages the widespread adoption of EVs can and will occur in the ACT with effective support and direction from appropriate stakeholders.

The council’s work should lead to a clearer understanding of the feasibility of EV transport in the ACT; and projects may investigate the environmental, economic and educational benefits electric vehicles may offer.

About

  • Provide the focal point for electric vehicles within the Australian Capital Territory and Region;
  • Generate political and business support for electric vehicles with a coordinated approach through the council’s academic, corporate and Government representatives;
  • Establish networks and relationships with industry stakeholders; and provide an ACT point of contact for electric vehicle manufacturers and suppliers;
  • Monitor developments in the global electric vehicle industry; inform stakeholders of projects relating to new and emerging technologies and build on international experience and expertise in the ACT and Region;
  • Support local individuals/ academia who are seeking to progress electric vehicle technologies and research;
  • Solicit support from interested parties such as community groups and government, to support the establishment of the ACT and Region electric vehicle market;
  • Assist in lobbying for funding and other non-financial support to increase the customer value proposition for electric vehicle ownership;
  • Educate and increase awareness of electric vehicles in the ACT and Region including information on the economic and environmental benefits; through positive promotion and public relations activities such as public exhibitions, media electric vehicle events, competitions, displays, demonstrations and talks;
  • Utilise ActewAGL’s access to the market to support local electric vehicle events and promote the council’s activities and progress; and to distribute information and newsletters;
  • Compare and communicate the cost efficiency of electric vehicles with mainstream fuel alternatives;
  • Develop strategies and take action to stimulate the Australian electric vehicle industry to offer commercial electric vehicles and parts within Australia;
  • Provide comment and input on major policy initiatives and issues relating to electric vehicles;
  • Provide programs and services for industry and the community;
  • Work with other organisations to increase the effectiveness of the industry;

Members

Members of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association may be corporations, partnerships, businesses, individuals or honorary members as decided by the board.

Current members of the Association include:

From ActewAGL
  • Ivan Slavich (CEO, TransACT)
  • Ayesha Razzaq (General Manager Retail, ActewAGL and TransACT)
  • Dianne O’Hara (General Manager, Business Development and Strategy)
  • Rachael Turner (Retail Business Development Manager, ActewAGL)
From The Australian National University
  • Prof Rob Gresham (Chief Technical Officer- ANU Engineering)
  • Dr Lance Heath (Business & Project Development Manager for ANU Climate Change Institute)
  • Prof Rod Boswell (Research Fellow- ANU Space Plasma, Power and Propulsion Group)
From The ACT Labour Party
  • Peter Major (Convenor of Environment and Urban Infrastructure Policy Committee)
From The ACT Greens Party
  • Mishka Talent (Research Assistant at ANU)
From Industry and Business
  • Chris Peters (Chief Executive- ACT Chamber of Commerce)
  • Mary-Anne Waldren (Executive Director- Australian Science Festival Limited)
  • Michael Parker (Chief Executive Officer- Couch Creative)
  • Julia McDonald (representing the ACT Branch of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association)

Events

National Electric Vehicle Festival

What

The Australian Electric Vehicle Association Inc. (AEVA), in conjuction with the ACT Electric Vehicle Council, is proud to present the inaugural National Electric Vehicle Festival.

It will be held in the nation's capital to celebrate the founding of the Canberra Branch and in anticipation of the first production EV's to hit our shores.

When

Sunday 4th October, 2009:
9am - 4pm

Website

www.electricvehiclefestival.com.au

FAQ

1. What is purpose of establishing the ACT Electric Vehicle Council?

The Council has been established to identify Electric Vehicle (EVs) opportunities and implement them in the ACT, to obtain funding and support from corporations, Territory and Australian Governments and to inform consumers and increase awareness and knowledge of EVs.

2. What is the Australian Electric Vehicle Association?

The AEVA is a non-profit organisation founded in 1973, comprising of individuals and organisations interested in the development, manufacture and sale of EVs and their components.

3. Where do the members of the Council come from?

The Council is represented by stakeholders from commerce academia, politics and the community.

4. Will the ACT Electric Vehicle Council host any events?

The Council will host public exhibitions, media events, competitions, displays demonstrations and talks.

5. Why are electric vehicles more environmentally friendly than petrol powered vehicles?

EVs, even when charged with coal-fired power still produce much less greenhouse emissions than petrol vehicles, primarily because electric motors are far more efficient than internal combustion engines. For example, electric motors don’t have to drive fuel pumps, oil pumps and water pumps.

Contact

Rachael Turner

Executive Officer

E: exec@electricvehiclecouncil.com.au
T: 02 6248 3655 | F: 02 6248 3544
www.electricvehiclecouncil.com.au
ABN 34 112 235 651