Description
This collection
contains materials regarding the Electric Vehicle Association’s (EVA) activities and
history, including correspondence, meeting notes and minutes, board election materials,
photographs, and newsletters. Also included are research and subject files, conference and
symposium proceedings, press and promotional materials, reports, posters, and clippings,
magazines, and publications related to electric vehicle technology, development, and
commercial presence.
Background
Robert Y. Wing was born on December 27, 1921, and obtained a BSEE from UC Berkeley (1943)
and an MBS from Stanford University (1948). He became an early member of the first chapter
(Santa Clara Valley) of the Electric Vehicle Association (formerly the Electric Auto
Association) in 1969 while working at the Stanford Research Institute. An electric vehicle
enthusiast and hobbyist, Wing converted a '59 MGA Roadster in 1972, and would regularly
display it at electric vehicle car shows on the west coast. He was also involved in
establishing subsequent chapters of the EVA, including chapters in Salem and Portland,
Oregon, as well as the Santa Rosa, California chapter. He has been the West Coast Editor of
EV NEWS since it started in 1990. He is also an EV consultant.
Extent
25 Linear Feet
(51 manuscript boxes; 2 cartons; 2 map folders)
Restrictions
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to
examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made
available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction
beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or
assigns.
Availability
Open for research, with the exception of born-digital materials, which are closed until
processed. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended
use.