Where are the EVs in TN?, ChargePoint acquires ViriCiti and more! |
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Be one of the first 1000! Register for an EV license plate!Our team has worked with our stakeholders to design a unique license plate in Tennessee to promote electric vehicles. Our design has been approved, but we need YOU to register for your new specialty plate to reach our 1,000 registrant minimum....Read morewww.driveelectrictn.org |
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Missed the DET Town Hall Webinar? Watch it here!Drive Electric Tennessee hosted its first annual DET Town Hall via Zoom on July 19,2021. We shared numerous updates with you on major DET efforts, projects and initiatives! Attendees heard from many DET stakeholders including project leaders,...Read morewww.driveelectrictn.org |
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Tennessee EV Registration Data: 2020Update: As of June 30, 2021, Tennessee has officially registered 13,811 electric vehicles. One thing was certain at the end of 2020, electric vehicles (EVs) were on the rise across Tennessee. Between automakers' planned investments to boost EV...Read morewww.driveelectrictn.org |
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TVA's "In Charge: Life with an Electric Vehicle" ChattanoogaJoin Raven Hernandez, CEO of Earth Rides and host of In Charge: Life with an Electric Vehicle, as she goes off the beaten path in Chattanooga with BMX pro an...Read morewww.youtube.com |
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| ChargePoint acquires ViriCiti to grow fleet electrificationAmsterdam, Netherlands & Campbell, CA, USA - August 11, 2021 - ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CHPT), a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network operating in North America and Europe, today announced it acquired ViriCiti, a leading...Read moreviriciti.com |
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| Memphis Arcimoto Electric Vehicle Demonstration / Test Drive |
In coordination with Tennessee Clean Fuels, Oregon-based Arcimoto will host a vehicle demonstration and ride and drive on August 17th, 2021. Arcimoto’s three-wheel, small footprint electric vehicles are built to maximize efficiency and can be used for rapid response/emergency services, last mile delivery, or as “fun” utility vehicles.
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| Nashville Arcimoto Electric Vehicle Demonstration / Test Drive |
In coordination with Tennessee Clean Fuels, Oregon-based Arcimoto will host a vehicle demonstration and ride and drive on August 19th, 2021. Arcimoto’s three-wheel, small footprint electric vehicles are built to maximize efficiency and can be used for rapid response/emergency services, last mile delivery, or as “fun” utility vehicles.
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| Get Off the Grid Festival 2021 |
As a festival, they seek to expand the concept of what it means to live "off-grid" to include not only energy production but also cultivating food through sustainable practices and the creation of personal health and wellness through herbal remedies and physical routine. The festival is located in Chattanooga, TN.
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Biden announces target, half of all vehicles zero emissionsPresident Biden is set to sign an Executive Order setting an ambitious target to make half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 zero-emissions vehicles, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell electric vehicles.Read morewww.driveelectrictn.org |
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TN advanced energy industries grow, more jobs & higher wages“From our dominance in the (electric vehicle) market to our world-class research institutions and manufacturing facilities, Tennessee continues to make gains that set us apart from other states and make us an attractive place to do business,"Read morewww.knoxnews.com |
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Mitsubishi Motors loans PHEV to Middle TN nonprofitFRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As we enter the next phase of the fight against COVID-19, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has donated the use of a Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) to Middle...Read morewww.hendersonvillestandard.com |
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| Tesla says it can now recycle 92% of battery cell materialsTesla released its 2020 Impact Report this week, in which the electric vehicle (EV) automaker claims it has the capacity to recover approximately 92 percent of battery cell materials thanks to ongoing improvements to its recycling process. The...Read moreinterestingengineering.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.
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 info@driveelectrictn.org. |
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