We will be having our last AEVA Perth meeting of the year at Curtin Uni.
For directions and times go to the following URL.
https://aeva.asn.au/WA/

There is also a Zoom virtual meeting . Details below
Zoom link is here:
Topic: AEVA WA branch meeting
Time: Dec 8, 2020 07:00 PM Perth

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83215965437?pwd=VkZkbnQ1eUlPWU1JLzhwMGZLQnBNdz09

Meeting ID: 832 1596 5437
Passcode: 904627



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"A lost opportunity" - the Senate Inquiry into Electric Vehicles
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Driving to Kalgoorlie - A First Time EV Driver's Account
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News for Nov 08, 2020 to Dec 08, 2020

 
WA Government announces $21 million in funding for DC chargers
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DUBBO EV Owners attend opening of new Fast Charger.
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AEVA disappointed with proposed EV taxes
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Events for Dec 08, 2020 to Jan 07, 2021

 
WA Branch Meeting
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2020 EV Vision Subcommittee Debrief
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NSW Branch Meeting