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 An electric boat is a motorboat, powered watercraft driven by electric motors, which are powered by either on-board battery packs, solar panels or electric generator, generators. While a significant majority of water vessels are powered by di ...

and boating.

History

The Electric Boat Association (EBA) was established in London in 1982 and is the largest organisation in the world dedicated to

and boating. It was the first such national association and has been followed by associations in France, Greece, Norway, Netherlands, Switzerland, Canada and United States

Operations

Governance and organisation

The Electric Boat Association is constituted as a member-led,

not-for-profit A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...

unincorporated Unincorporated may refer to: * Unincorporated area, land not governed by a local municipality * Unincorporated entity, a type of organization * Unincorporated territories of the United States, territories under U.S. jurisdiction, to which Congress ...

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

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