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

Mini Cooper SE Mini Review

Queensland member Jeff Shaw gives his first day review of the little beast

Released: Saturday, 26th September 2020 03:36 PM
Author: Jeff Shaw
Website: https://forums.aeva.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=6670&p=81251&hilit=mini#p81251
Tag(s): Mini Review National

AEVA at Sustainable House Day 2020

Renew's Sustainable House Day 2020 will be mostly online. AEVA has again teamed up to help out this national event.

Released: Wednesday, 16th September 2020 10:39 AM
Website: https://sustainablehouseday.com/
- Category: national
Tag(s): National

Thermal management in EV batteries

Electric vehicles have come a long way, but the laws of physics haven't budged. Any electrical device will generate heat, and if not kept in check, that heat can do damage. This article covers some of the reasons why an EV battery should be kept cool, and details how some manufacturers are approaching the problem.

Released: Thursday, 03rd September 2020 10:36 AM
Author: Chris Jones
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Tag(s): national battery li-ion thermal management

Fuel excise or a road user charge - Why not both?

The NSW government Department of Treasury are hosting a discussion on state-federal relations, and the way revenue is collected for transport infrastructure is in their sights. A proposal to charge EVs (and not ICEVs) a road user charge is being recommended, but the AEVA notes this is grossly unfair, and that a fairer way is possible.

Released: Friday, 31st July 2020 11:00 AM
Author: Chris Jones
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Tag(s): national RUC fuel excise EV

EVNews 240 now out!

64 page bumper 'iso' edition of EVNews now released. Includes: Update on the Australian and World markets New EV model news; How to maximise the DC advantage when EV traveling; The possible futures for DC charging; Member conversion reports .... and MUCH more! Go to Resources/EVNews newsletter to download your copy today! https://www.aeva.asn.au/evnews-back-editions/

Released: Friday, 24th July 2020 10:42 AM
Author: Bryce Gaton
- Category: national
Tag(s): national rotator EVNews Newsletter EV market DC charging

Austroads looks closely into decarbonisation of road transport

Di Elliffe reviews the Austroads webinar (available online) on how Australia's transport industry might achieve decarbonisation.

Released: Thursday, 25th June 2020 08:04 PM
Author: Di Elliffe
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Tag(s): National

Planning for EVs in New Developments

Are new residential and commercial developments planning for EVs? In most cases, the answer is no!

Released: Sunday, 21st June 2020 08:27 PM
Author: Di Elliffe
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- Category: national
Tag(s): Tas National

Tasmanian fast charging network rapidly expanding

Just five years ago, a visit by a Tesla-driving motoring journalist to Tasmania ended in failure, after the lack of fast chargers cut the trip short. Today, the situation has certainly improved for the better. Check out where and when you'll be able to tour Tassie in your EV!

Released: Sunday, 21st June 2020 06:00 PM
Author: Charles Gregory
- Category: national
Tag(s): national tas

"Hands off our cars, warmists!"

This is the second article in a six-part series dealing with policies to encourage EV uptake in Australia. This article deals with the unsuccessful attempt to introduce fuel efficiency standards in 2017, in order to reduce CO2 emissions from petrol and diesel cars.

Released: Saturday, 16th May 2020 11:38 AM
Author: Warwick Cathro
Phone: (043) 159-4079
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Tag(s): policy National ACT

Electric bikes - the ultimate hybrid!

Emma Wynne found out just how practical and fun an electric bike can be!

Released: Saturday, 16th May 2020 10:41 AM
Author: Emma Wynne
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Tag(s): national WA

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