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July 14, 2021
EVs in the Smokies, Knoxville receives $4.8 million grant, EV global sales
projections and more!
EVs in the Smokies July 2021: Photo Gallery
Participants learned about the Volkswagen ID.4EV enthusiasts pose for a group
pictureVolkswagen ID.4 charging portEVs in the Smokies was held at the
Townsend Visitors CenterParticipants learned about the Tesla Model YEnergica
electric motorcycle...
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www.driveelectrictn.org
20 Things You Want to Know About Electric Vehicles
A good story always comes with a hefty dose of tension. Like a romance set on
the decks of a cruise ship that everyone knows is about to sink. Or a
superhero movie twisting time and space to keep you wondering whether the
good guys will get hold...
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www.caranddriver.com
Owning a "Magical Space Car": A Q&A with Robert Lipe
Robert Lipe had many reasons for purchasing a Tesla, with safety being one of
the most important features. With so many benefits, driving a Tesla became
the best choice for him. Q: What kind of electric vehicle do you drive? A: A
black 2019 Tesla ...
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www.driveelectrictn.org
Electric Vehicle Global Sales Projections
By David Waterworth Will we see 6 million plugin vehicles sold globally this
year? The math seems to indicate that it might even be more! From 2010 to
2018, EV sales grew at 60% per year. Starting at 1 million vehicles (just
because the math is...
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cleantechnica.com
Novonix acquires TN facility to expand EV battery capacity
Novonix, an electric vehicle battery materials and technology company with
operations in Australia, the United States, and Canada, has agreed to
purchase and retrofit an existing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee, kicking
the company's...
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thedriven.io
Upcoming Events
Electric Vehicle Owners and Enthusiasts Meet & Greet
The Appalachian Highlands Chapter of Drive Electric Tennessee welcomes you to
join us to network with fellow EV owners and those interested in electric
vehicles for a fun evening! We will celebrate the successful Earth Day Ride
and Drive events earlier this year and brainstorm ideas for the next chapter
highlights.
More Info
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.
More Info
How Will Utilities Deal with Stressed Electric Grids?
California and other states are scrambling to find electricity this summer
amid record heat, with a growing risk of blackouts. If our power grids
already can't handle the extremes being caused by climate change, how are
they going to handle the...
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www.truckinginfo.com
Electric vehicle production is ramping up in Tennessee
Electric vehicle production is the next big wave in Tennessee's
multibillion-dollar automotive industry. General Motors announced it will
build a $2.3 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Spring Hill, while
Nissan already manufactures the...
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www.tennessean.com
Knoxville receives $4.8 million grant for electric buses
Officials said that KAT's goal is to have the entire 71-bus fleet running on
electricity in about eight years. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The City of Knoxville
has been awarded a $4.8 million federal grant for additional electric transit
buses. "This...
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www.wbir.com
Is the Army warming up to electric vehicles in its fleet?
MILFORD, Mich. - The U.S. Army is wading into the murky waters of fielding
electric vehicles, and industry stands ready to make that happen, but it's
been difficult for the experienced commercial world to convince the hesitant
service to take the ...
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www.defensenews.com
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