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Glossary
A = Amps, AC = Alternating current, ACE = Automotive Centre for Excellence, AMWU = Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union, AQF = Australian Qualifications Framework, AQTF = Australian Skills Quality Authority, BEB = Battery Electric Buse/s, BEV = Battery Electric Vehicle/s, BKI = Bendigo Kangan Institute, DC = Direct Current, DMC = Digital Motor Controller, EPA = Environmental Protection Agency (US-based), EV = Electric Vehicles, GST = Goods & Services Tax, HSR = Health & Safety Representative, HV = High Voltage, HVAC = Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning, ICE = Internal Combustion Engine, KM = Key Milestone, kW = Kilowatt, kWh = Kilowatt-hour, Li-ion = Lithium-ion, LV = Low Voltage, MBF = Melbourne Bus Franchise, MCUs = Motor Control Units, MoU = Memorandum of Understanding, NEDC = New European Driving Cycle, OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturing, PTUAV = Public Transport Users Association Victoria, R&D = Research & Development, RESS = Rechargeable Energy Storage System, RTO = Registered Training Organisation, SELV = Separated Extra Low Voltage, SME = Subject matter expert, SoC = State of Charge, SS = Shop Steward, TAFE = Technical & Further Education, V2G = Vehicle-to-grid, V2L = Vehicle-to-load, VBP = Victoria Bus Plan, VRQA = Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority, WLTP = Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycles, WTIF = Workforce Training Innovation Fund, ZEB = Zero Emissions Bus, ZEV = Zero Emissions Vehicle
For further information, a good start is the NRMA’s EV glossary at www.mynrma.com.au/electric-vehicles/basics/ev-glossary (last update 12 July 2023).
