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Drive Electric Festival recap, EVs for rural drivers and EVs during power outages
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Drive Electric Festival 2021: Photo Gallery
Drive Electric Festival 2021 was held on Sept. 25, 2021 at Pellissippi State Community College as a part of National Drive Electric Week. This event was put together by the Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA) team with help from Drive...
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www.driveelectrictn.org
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Ford plans $5.6B project at Memphis Regional Megasite
After 12 years and a $226 million investment in the site, a company will finally be moving into the Memphis Regional Megasite. Ford announced plans Monday to create a massive industrial campus on the megasite to build electric trucks and electric ...
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www.commercialappeal.com
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NREL: Lower ownership costs for electric heavy-duty vehicles
A new total cost of ownership (TCO) study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that battery-electric and fuel-cell electric commercial trucks could be economically competitive with conventional diesel trucks by 2025 in some...
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www.greencarcongress.com
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Ford signs deal with Redwood Materials, recycle EV batteries
Ford is partnering with battery recycling start-up Redwood Materials to reuse the raw materials from EV battery packs. The agreement, which will begin initially with recycling scrap material from battery manufacturing, is the latest indication...
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wasteadvantagemag.com
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Electric vehicles are finally ready for rural drivers
The following commentary was written by Joyce Bodoh, director of energy solutions and clean energy at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. See our commentary guidelines for more information. EVs have finally reached the inflection point that...
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energynews.us
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McMinnville Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive Event
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Join the Tennessee Tech University team for this interactive in-person ride and drive event. This Ride & Drive event will give all participants a chance to test drive an EV first hand. Participants will also gain current information on charging, maintaining, and future use of EVs.
Date: October 16, 2021
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Future Proofing Electric Charging Infrastructure
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With transportation electrification nearing a tipping point, the supporting infrastructure deployment and availability is paramount to success. However, it is a moving target with needs and technology rapidly changing. Learn considerations and techniques to get in the game, keep up and be ready for the future. This event is a part of the virtual Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo 2021.
Date: October 19, 2021
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Electric Vehicle Use Case Deployment Examples
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With transportation electrification nearing a tipping point, we are seeing many fleets moving from the pilot phase to larger scale deployment. Several use case deployments will be presented from low sped electric vehicle to e-school buses. Learn some of the lessons and methods for successful EV deployment from those doing it. This event is a part of the virtual Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo 2021.
Date: November 9, 2021
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Biggest barrier to EVs is safe, accessible chargers
Most EV charging happens at home or at the workplace. Despite this, the public charging infrastructure still isn't up to snuff. Building it out will still take time, but there are many companies tackling the issue. It started, as most things do,...
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www.businessinsider.com
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Yes, you can still drive your EV during a power outage
Energized by Edison Writer This week, National Drive Electric Week, is a good opportunity for the electric vehicle-curious to see and test drive EVs at various local ride-and-drive events. It's also a good time to learn about EVs and dispel...
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energized.edison.com
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Electric cars can cost 40% less to maintain
The cost of owning a car is far higher than its purchase price. Expenses such as fuel, maintenance, and repairs add up over time. Andrew Burnham of Argonne National Laboratory co-authored a recent report about the total cost of vehicle ownership.
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yaleclimateconnections.org
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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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Spread the word about our e-mail list
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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.
As a part of this network, participants will receive updates about ongoing DET projects and information about to get involved themselves.
You are already on this list, however we want your help by encouraging others to sign up. Please forward this to other enthusiasts and sign up today to be a part of our Tennessee statewide EV story! The DriveElectricTN team is ready to talk to stakeholders to discuss plans for the upcoming year. Please reach out to us at [email protected].
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