Articles List - Australian Electric Vehicle Association: Articles for AEVA in Australia

In defence of a universal, mass × distance road user charge

Distance-based road user charging could replace fuel excise but it has to be implemented properly, and fairly. Chris Jones, AEVA President, explores the issues.

Released: Friday, 08th November 2024 09:40 PM
Author: Chris Jones
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Tag(s): National policy tax revenue

Plug-in hybrids: Best or worst of both worlds?

Some describe PHEVs as “the best of both worlds” because they can run on electricity for short local trips and on fuel for highway trips. Others describe PHEVs as “the worst of both worlds” – a polluting engine with its higher maintenance costs, and a battery that is too small to save much fuel on long trips. Are PHEVs failing to deliver for their owners?

Released: Wednesday, 07th August 2024 12:27 PM
Tag(s): national PHEV

Three things you need to know about hot water heat pumps

Zap Cat recently presented to AEVA members at a recent NSW Branch meeting. Here are their tips on what you should know when considering hot water heat pumps.

Released: Monday, 22nd July 2024 06:36 PM
Author: Jimmy Li
Phone: (026) 145-0446
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Website: https://www.zapcat.com.au/
Tag(s): National Article NSW Zap Cat Social Enterprise Electrify Everything

Top 5 reasons to choose an EV

Dave Connors from Driver Advice lists some pretty compelling reasons to consider an EV - from clean air to cost savings, the choice is clear.

Released: Monday, 07th August 2023 10:43 PM
Author: Dave Connors
Website: https://www.driversadvice.com/
- Category: national
Tag(s): EV list article story national

State of the Union - European Association for Electromobility Report

The European Association for Electromobility (AVERE) recently presented at a Global EV Alliance (GEVA) meeting an update on government and business policy development, progress on EVs and emissions, as well as reporting on critical supply-chain matters relating to EV manufacture. The results are heartening, but the challenges remain large.

Released: Saturday, 05th August 2023 09:30 AM
Website: https://www.avere.org/
- Category: national
Tag(s): EU GEVA AVERE Report policy national

Road trip to Perth - Come on over!

Thinking about driving your EV across to Perth for the AEVA's 50th AGM, Conference and EV Expo? Well you're not alone! ...And that's a bit of a problem.

Released: Wednesday, 12th July 2023 09:30 PM
- Category: national
Tag(s): National WA AGM AEVA conference road trip charging

AEVA presents the EV Expo - Perth, November 3rd to 5th

The AEVA national conference and EV Expo is on again, and this year it's in Perth. Come along and learn about the latest trends in electromobility - all the latest cars, bikes, boats, trains and aeroplanes!

Released: Wednesday, 17th May 2023 09:00 PM
Website: https://www.aeva.asn.au/events/477/
- Category: national
Tag(s): National EV Expo Conference AGM PCEC Perth WA

Wheel options for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV

A challenge of owning a vehicle that was only brought into Australia in low volume is access to after market parts. Sometimes, you have to get creative. Due to limited availability of wheel and tyre options for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, owner and AEVA member Jamie Lovick needed to get creative.

Released: Monday, 05th December 2022 05:15 PM
Author: Jamie Lovick
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Tag(s): Wheels Tyres Mitsubishi i-MiEV OEM National SA NSW VIC ACT NT WA TAS

World EV Day - Forrest Place, Perth

World EV Day celebrated in Forrest Place, Perth

Released: Sunday, 11th September 2022 02:15 PM
Author: Ant Day
- Category: national
Tag(s): National WA World EV Day Perth

Five plug-in hybrids compared

At the AEVA ACT meeting on 18 October 2021, a panel discussed their experiences with five plug-in hybrids: A Hyundai Ioniq PHEV, a Holden Volt, a Mitsubishi Outlander, a BMW 330e and a Prius Prime.

Released: Tuesday, 02nd November 2021 03:20 PM
Tag(s): PHEV ACT

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