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Knoxville electric buses unveiled, longest range EVs in 2021 and an electric race car |
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Knoxville leaders introduce new electric KAT buses
City leaders including Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon took the first ride in one on Thursday starting at Caswell Park. KNOXVILLE, Tenn - The City of Knoxville officially has a fleet of all-electric buses. City leaders including Knoxville Mayor...
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www.wbir.com
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Longest-range electric vehicles (EVs) you can buy in 2021
As electric vehicles look to gain an even larger portion of the automobile market in 2021, consumers will look at a number of factors as they choose to go electric. One major specification on any EV data sheet is the estimated range i.e. the...
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electrek.co
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Developing strategies to increase access to EVs
With a projected significant increase of electric vehicle ownership over the next decade, University of Houston researchers are working to better understand the infrastructure necessary to support EV adoption, while broadening access to new...
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uh.edu
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Cadillac Lyriq debut edition sells out in 10 minutes
"Nobody wants electric cars!" That has been the refrain from car dealers for at least a decade, even as sales of electric cars have exploded. EVs are a threat to many dealers, who look longingly to the past when selling cars was an art form built ...
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cleantechnica.com
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In Charge: Life With an Electric Vehicle - Bristol
On our next EV adventure, Raven visits the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway, where she flags down Trevor Bayne, the youngest winner of the Daytona 500. In this ...
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www.youtube.com
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Drive Electric Festival 2021 |
It's time to build on the success of previous Knoxville National Drive Electric Week and Drive Electric Earth Day events. The Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association, Pellissippi State Community College and Drive Electric Tennessee are working to make the 2021 Knoxville Drive Electric Vehicle Event the largest ever in the region. All activities - vehicles on display, ride and drives, vendors, etc. - will be held in the large parking area adjacent to Welcome Way on the OSCC Hardin Valley (Main) Campus.
Date: September 25, 2021
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Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive in Cookeville, TN |
Tennessee Tech University is leading a project to develop a rural EV testbed to demonstrate and evaluate the applications of EVs over a diverse range of activities serving a rural and largely economically depressed UC region in TN, to help fleet owners make right decision in EV adoption in rural areas before making significant financial investment. Join the TN Tech team for an EV Ride & Drive event!
Date: October 2, 2021
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California: Solar powered EV truck charging, megawatt scale
WattEV was awarded a $5 million grant to support the buildout of a 12 electric truck, 4 MW charging station in Bakersfield, California, backed by an onsite solar plus storage facility. The grant is from the California Energy Commission, and will...
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pv-magazine-usa.com
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VW ID4 becomes force to reckon with, electric SUV adds power
The powerful and affordable 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD has the price, performance and features to be an inflection point as mainstream drivers in America decide whether an electric vehicle is right for them.
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www.freep.com
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Mission R is a live streaming, electric Porsche race car
Porsche's rich racing heritage, and the emotional connection to motorsports that comes with it, have roped in all generations of performance car lovers, whether it be for style, prestige, or simply the sound of a raw flat-six engine. Times are...
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www.popsci.com
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Thank you to the Drive Electric TN Executive Committee and fiscal and in-kind members for your support! |
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Currently, we’re creating a statewide email communication network – a unified front – where EV pioneers and advocates can receive up-to-date information, ideas, stories and relevant resources.
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