The Electric Boat Association (EBA) is an organisation established in London in 1982. It was the first such national association and is the largest organisation in the world dedicated to electric boats and boating.

History

The Electric Boat Association (EBA)[1] was established in London in 1982 and is the largest organisation in the world dedicated to electric boats and boating. It was the first such national association and has been followed by associations in France,[2] Greece, [3] Norway,[4] Netherlands,[5] Switzerland,[6] Canada[7] and United States[8]

Operations

Governance and organisation

The Electric Boat Association is constituted as a member-led, not-for-profit, unincorporated body.

Aims and activities

The Association aims to promote electric boats and innovation in both engineering, battery technology and charging points. The EBA organises and participates in boat shows and rallies throughout the UK and Europe.

Publications

The EBA members magazine “Electric Boat Interactive” is produced as both a paper magazine and online.

Challenges and records

The Electric Boat Association has in the past promoted and encouraged competitions, challenges and records of speed and distance.

References

  1. ↑ "Electric Boat Association". Electric Boat Association. 2022-07-17. Archived from the original on 2022-12-07. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  2. ↑ Michael Torregrossa. "L'Association Française pour le Bateau Electrique". Bateau-electrique.com. Archived from the original on 2023-01-03. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  3. ↑ Gr, Eba (2022-06-23). "The Electric Boat Association of Greece". Eba.gr. Archived from the original on 2022-11-15. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  4. ↑ "Norsk Elbåtforening". Elbatforeningen.no. 2014-06-20. Archived from the original on 2022-12-03. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  5. ↑ "SEFF: Frisian Electric & Hybrid Boating Association". Sefff.frl. Archived from the original on 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  6. ↑ "Swiss Association for Zero Emission Boats". Zero Emission Boat. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  7. ↑ "The Electric Boat Association of Canada". Electric Boat Association of Canada. Archived from the original on 2021-07-11. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  8. ↑ "The Electric Boat Association of America". electricboat. Archived from the original on 2018-02-16. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
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