World Electric Vehicle Association
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The World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA) is an organization that promotes electric vehicle
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It is based in Palo Alto, California
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The chairman is Hisashi Ishitani.
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Founded in 1989, the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is the preeminent US industry association dedicated to the promotion of electric drive as the best means to achieve the highly efficient and clean use of secure energy in the transportation sector. EDTA supports the sustainable commercialization of all electric drive transportation technologies by providing in-depth information, education, industry networking, public policy advocacy and international conferences and exhibitions. As a unified voice for the electric drive industry, EDTA members includes a diverse representation of vehicle and equipment manufacturers, energy providers, component suppliers, and end users.
The EDTA is also well known for its annual EDTA Conference & Annual Meeting that takes place in Washington, D.C.
. It is a European network of users, NGO's, associations, interest groups, etc. Its main objective is promoting the use of battery, hybrid
and fuel cell electric vehicles
(individually and in fleets) for priority uses in order to achieve a greener mobility for cities and countries. To achieve these objectives, AVERE's activities are related to dissemination, networking, monitoring, participation in European and multilateral projects, lobbying, and research and development.
As a part of WEVA, AVERE organizes Electric Vehicle Simposiums (EVS). It also collaborates in regional events in different countries and in many specialized conferences and workshops.
The EVS series began in 1969 as an academic forum for global networking and the exchange of technical information. As electric drive technologies progressed from the classrooms and laboratories into the marketplace, EVS blossomed into an event that is both academic and business oriented. Since its inception, 25 EVS symposia have taken place all over the world.
Rotating between regions of the world, each EVS event is hosted by one of the three members of WEVA. The next EVS will be EVS26, hosted by EDTA in Los Angeles
, USA, May 2012.
Electric vehicle
An electric vehicle , also referred to as an electric drive vehicle, uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion...
s.
It is based in Palo Alto, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
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The chairman is Hisashi Ishitani.
Member associations
It is composed by :- The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)
- The Electric Vehicle Association of Asia Pacific (EVAAP)
- The European Association for Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (AVERE)
EDTA
The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is the US branch, based in Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
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Founded in 1989, the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is the preeminent US industry association dedicated to the promotion of electric drive as the best means to achieve the highly efficient and clean use of secure energy in the transportation sector. EDTA supports the sustainable commercialization of all electric drive transportation technologies by providing in-depth information, education, industry networking, public policy advocacy and international conferences and exhibitions. As a unified voice for the electric drive industry, EDTA members includes a diverse representation of vehicle and equipment manufacturers, energy providers, component suppliers, and end users.
The EDTA is also well known for its annual EDTA Conference & Annual Meeting that takes place in Washington, D.C.
EVAAP
Electric Vehicle Association of Asia Pacific (EVAAP) is an international organization which promotes the use of electric vehicles in the areas of Asia and Pacific.AVERE
The European Association for Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (AVERE) was founded in 1978 and is based in BrusselsBrussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
. It is a European network of users, NGO's, associations, interest groups, etc. Its main objective is promoting the use of battery, hybrid
Hybrid vehicle
A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles , which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.-Power:...
and fuel cell electric vehicles
Fuel cell vehicle
A Fuel cell vehicle or Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is a type of hydrogen vehicle which uses a fuel cell to produce electricity, powering its on-board electric motor...
(individually and in fleets) for priority uses in order to achieve a greener mobility for cities and countries. To achieve these objectives, AVERE's activities are related to dissemination, networking, monitoring, participation in European and multilateral projects, lobbying, and research and development.
Structure
AVERE is a federate and decentralized structure with 17 National Associations, 2 European networks (CITELEC and Eurelectric) as well as direct members, with more countries including new member states in the process of joining. In total, there are over 1000 direct and indirect members. AVERE forms the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA), together with EVAAP (Asia Pacific) and EDTA (North and South America).Activities
The main activities are related to dissemination, networking, monitoring, participation in European and multilateral projects, lobbying, research and development. In public policy advocacy AVERE presents the concerns of electric drive industry and R&D bodies to the European Commission which plays the key role in helping the development of clean vehicles.As a part of WEVA, AVERE organizes Electric Vehicle Simposiums (EVS). It also collaborates in regional events in different countries and in many specialized conferences and workshops.
International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS)
WEVA organizes annual International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS).The EVS series began in 1969 as an academic forum for global networking and the exchange of technical information. As electric drive technologies progressed from the classrooms and laboratories into the marketplace, EVS blossomed into an event that is both academic and business oriented. Since its inception, 25 EVS symposia have taken place all over the world.
Rotating between regions of the world, each EVS event is hosted by one of the three members of WEVA. The next EVS will be EVS26, hosted by EDTA in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, USA, May 2012.
The History of EVS
| EVS | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| EVS 1 | November 1969 | Phoenix, Arizona |
| EVS 2 | November 1971 | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| EVS 3 | February 1974 | Washington, D.C. |
| EVS 4 | September 1976 | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| EVS 5 | October 1978 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| EVS 6 | October 1981 | Baltimore, Maryland |
| EVS 7 | June 1984 | Versailles, France |
| EVS 8 | October 1986 | Washington, D.C. |
| EVS 9 | November 1988 | Toronto, Ontario |
| EVS 10 | December 1990 | Hong Kong |
| EVS 11 | September 1992 | Florence, Italy |
| EVS 12 | December 1994 | Anaheim, California |
| EVS 13 | October 1996 | Osaka, Japan |
| EVS 14 | December 1997 | Orlando, Florida |
| EVS 15 | October 1998 | Brussels, Belgium |
| EVS 16 | October 1999 | Beijing, China |
| EVS 17 | October 2000 | Montréal, Québec |
| EVS 18 | October 2001 | Berlin, Germany |
| EVS 19 | October 2002 | Busan, South Korea |
| EVS 20 | November 2003 | Long Beach, California |
| EVS 21 | April 2005 | Monaco |
| EVS 22 | October 2006 | Yokohama, Japan |
| EVS 23 | December 2007 | Anaheim, California |
| EVS 24 | May 2009 | Stavanger, Norway |
| EVS 25 | November 2010 | Shenzhen, China |
| EVS 26 | May 2012 | Los Angeles, California |
World Electric Vehicle Journal (WEVJ)
WEVA publishes an international scientific journal called the World Electric Vehicle Journal (ISSN 2032-6653). The World Electric Vehicle Journal is a peer-reviewed international scientific journal that covers all studies related to battery, hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles comprehensively. It publishes selected contributions from the EVS Symposia after an additional review process.See also
- CalCarsCalCarsCalCars is a charitable, non-profit organization founded in 2002 to promote plug-in hybrid electric vehicles as a key to addressing oil dependence and global warming both nationally and internationally...
- Electric vehicleElectric vehicleAn electric vehicle , also referred to as an electric drive vehicle, uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion...
- Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI)
- Repower America