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Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022! |
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Survey Responses Requested from I-40 Alternative Fuels Corridor Team |
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The Interstate 40 Alternative Fuel Corridor Team is looking for survey responses! The survey input will allow the team to continue their efforts in identifying key organizations that would like to be involved in the conversion of Interstate 40 into a robust Alternative Fuel Corridor.
Data collected from this survey will allow the team to form partnerships with
and amongst a diverse group of state and local partners to accelerate the development and installation of public alt-fuel infrastructure along I-40.
Target Respondents include:
- Local Power Companies
- Local Planning/Zoning Departments
- Metropolitan Planning Organizations
- Rural Planning Organizations
- Local Electric Officials/Governing Body
- And more!
The team is accepting survey responses between now and Friday, December 31, 2021!
This survey will take 20-30 minutes. Your organization does have the ability to skip questions that do not apply, and we do encourage you to do so.
Questions? Email the Drive Electric TN Coordinator, Savannah Robertson, at savannah@driveelectrictn.org
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DOE funds EMPOWER workplace charging project
On Nov. 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office announced the winners of the FY'21 "Low Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Vehicle Technologies Research, Development, Demonstration and Deployment" funding opportunity. Included...
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www.tncleanfuels.org
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53 US utilities to build nationwide fast-charging EV network
The National Electric Highway Coalition, a newly formed body made up of 51 investor-owned electric companies, one electric cooperative, and the Tennessee Valley Authority, announced yesterday that it will provide electric vehicle fast-charging...
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electrek.co
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Return of the drive-in: EV charging with food delivered
Does anyone remember the days when "carhops," (typically young ladies on roller skates) brought food to your car at drive-in restaurants? The electric vehicle era may just bring that quaint bit of automotive Americana back again.
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insideevs-com.cdn.ampprojec...
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Enterprising Black women disrupt electric vehicle industry
Over the past decade, the electric vehicle ownership trends have remained relatively the same. In a study conducted by Fuels Institute in 2019, it was found that middle-aged white men were the top demographic in EV ownership. The National Center...
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www.driveelectrictn.org
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Federal government to help with EV charging infrastructure
Two key federal agencies are joining forces to speed things along as billions in federal funding for a national network of electric vehicle charging stations goes out to states.
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www.cnn.com
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Toyota to invest $35 billion into battery-powered EVs
Toyota, one of the world's largest automakers, is planning to invest 4 trillion yen ($35 billion) to build a full lineup of 30 battery-powered electric vehicles by 2030. It aims to also increase global sales of battery electric vehicles by 3.5...
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www.cnbc.com
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TVA says Tennesseans are ready to go electric
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - Currently in Tennessee, 15,000 electric vehicles are on the road. In the next six years, the Tennessee Valley Authority plans to see that number jump to 200,000. With a rise in demand for electric vehicles, the need for...
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www.wsmv.com
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New Honda CEO announces big change of EV strategy
Honda was among the pioneers of hybrid powertrain tech, along with Toyota, but just like its main local rival, it too has now fallen behind other automakers that have invested massively in fully-electric vehicles. Now in order to make up for the...
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insideevs.com
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Black, Hispanic communities may be left behind in era of EVs
Look at any map of electrical vehicle charging stations in the United States, and in most of the big cities, what is immediately apparent are big blank spaces. They're called charging deserts, and they coincide with Black and Brown communities.
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www.washingtonpost.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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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 getting 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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DriveElectricTN | 865-974-5293 | info@driveelectrictn.org |
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