By Zero Emissions Noosa, Inc
The free and popular Noosa EV Expo is happening again on Sunday 19 June from 10am to 2pm, all along Sunshine Beach Road in Noosa Junction.
The theme of this year’s event is Living in the Decarb Decade.
Coordinator Vivien Griffin explained decarb was not short for the latest diet, but for the decarbonisation of everything which must happen in the decade to 2030.
“Transport emissions must be tackled as a major element in climate action, so a key focus for the Expo this year is to showcase the amazing career opportunities for young people in the renewables economy. We really hope that many of Noosa’s high school students will come along and be inspired by the positive and amazing transformations in sustainable transport options which are happening right now by Australian innovators,” she said.
“We are particularly excited that University of Technology and Queensland University students will be bringing their electric racing cars to the Expo.
“It will be a great opportunity for young people to meet personally with these inspirational students and hear of their experiences and passions. The QUT Motorsport website describes the team as a student-run motorsport team that designs, engineers, builds and markets a single seat electric race car for the Formula SAE-A competition.”
QUT Motorsport incorporates students from a range of disciplines such as engineering, software, business, IT and many more.
QUT Motorsport paves the way for future careers in industry and members get a chance to apply and develop the skills they have acquired at university in a real-world project.
The team is described as a dedicated group of people who are passionate and committed to producing the best, most innovative solutions and refining their expertise through the design and fabrication of a Formula SAE car.
“UQ Racing began in 2001, has participated in international competition, and developed Queensland’s first electric racing car in 2015,” said Ms Griffin.
Ms Griffin said the EV Expo had grown from humble beginnings in 2018 to 2022, when the expo would take over the entire main street of Noosa Junction.
“Yes, we will showcase electric cars, but we will also be celebrating e-bikes, e-scooters, mopeds, motorbikes, trucks, buses and even electric racing cars.
“Add to that a speakers’ forum, buskers, a face painter for children and trial e-bike and e-scooter rides on a great course, and great food from the cafes along the street.
“As Sunshine Beach Road will be closed for the event, we recommend planning ahead for getting there. The Go Noosa free weekend buses will be running, and the first 250 to arrive by bus will receive a voucher from Noosa Landcare for two free trees.“
The Expo is supported by Noosa Council and Noosa Junction Association. More information can be found at noosaevexpo.com.au or by emailing info@noosaevexpo.org
