LEVA Mission Statement
The Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) represents the strategic interests of light electric vehicle retailers, dealers, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers to promote the development, sale, and use of LEVs worldwide. Members receive support and educational resources to expand their businesses while initiating efforts to influence and adopt legislation, regulation, performance standards, promotion and general best practices in the light electric vehicle industry. We also partner with the European TwoWheeler Retailers' Association for EU regulations and lobbying (www.etra-eu.com).
History
The LEVA existed informally from June 2008 until May 2009. Industry expert, Ed Benjamin, saw a need for people in the LEV industry to work together to promote their industry. He decided to create a viable and important organization that would respond to the needs of its members and become the voice of the global LEV industry. Over the past two years, the LEVA has grown to over 200 members from 25 countries. Benjamin hired Sid Kuropchak in November 2008 as the executive director and financed the start up of LEVA.
