The Asian Electric Vehicle Society is active in a world where environment protection and energy conservation are growing concerns, the development of battery electric vehicles (BEV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) have taken on an accelerated pace. The dream of having commercially viable electric vehicles is becoming a reality. The Journal of Asian Electric Vehicles (JAEV) aims to provide a forum and archives for sharing knowledge, experience and creative ideas among scientists, engineers, industrialists, government officers and related persons, to accelerate the research, development, production, commercialization and applications of various types electric vehicles in Asia.

The JAEV welcomes papers and technical notes on all aspects of electric vehicles, including battery electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles and their components, as well as related environmental issues, transportation systems, policy, management, marketing, etc. Good quality practical papers are as welcome as those of an academic nature. Student papers are also encouraged. All papers which must be original and refereed before acceptance for publication

The present global environment is rapid change in political, economical and technical environment. The character of change is globalization, and hence accelerating the global competition and cooperation. The driver of change is discoveries or innovation. The JAEV encourages original, creative, innovative works in the field of electric vehicles.

Let us together to irrigate this new garden of Asian Electric Vehicle Society (AEVS).