DriveElectricTN releases multifamily electric vehicle charging infrastructure guide
Developers and property owners can save thousands of dollars per charger by making sites EV-ready during construction KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2023) - Drive Electric Tennessee (DET) released the “Multifamily Electric Vehicle Charging…
Now Hiring: DriveElectricTN Director
Drive Electric Tennessee is currently looking to hire a Director for the program. Interested in leading a program focusing on increasing electric vehicle adoption across Tennessee? Check out the job description below, and apply today! Role Overview: As the DET Coordinator, your role will be multifaceted, primarily involving stakeholder management, project…
East Tennessee Clean Fuels awarded funding for DRIVE Electric USA expansion by Department of Energy
The East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition (ETCleanFuels) was recently awarded a $1.67 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Vehicle Technologies to fund an addition to the original DRIVE Electric USA (DEUSA) project.…
OPINION: Why Chattanooga should be the buckle on the battery belt
Written by: Tom Waters, Assistant Director of Startups for the University of South Florida Electric vehicles have reached a critical threshold. While much has been written about the importance of federal subsidies, charging stations, and…
Tennessee ‘Drive Electric’ Specialty license plate now available
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 15, 2023--Drive Electric Tennessee is excited to announce the release of its uniquely designed Tennessee specialty license plate created to promote electric vehicles across the state. Our team, in collaboration with…
Intern with Drive Electric Tennessee
Drive Electric Tennessee is currently accepting resumes and cover letters from people interested in serving as a DriveElectricTN Coordinator Assistant/Intern in 2023. Those interested in applying should email DET Coordinator Savannah…
Women trailblazers who are revolutionizing the EV industry
The electric vehicle industry, one that continues to transform mobility, can often feel exclusive as it primarily employs and serves men. However, there are pioneers from marginalized groups who have created space for other innovators to further…
How Union Transportation Company pioneered safe electric transportation in Tennessee
Written by: Marisa Higgins and Madelyn Collins Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the achievements and contributions of the African American community. Since 1976, Black History Month has annually been celebrated in February.…
Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency acquires first all-electric shuttle bus in Tennessee
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is the first organization to debut an all-electric shuttle bus in the state of Tennessee. The project is hopeful to promote EV awareness in rural communities in order to reduce transportation…
TMEPA seeks organization associate memberships
As the association representing 60 municipal utilities that serve two-thirds of the electric customers in Tennessee, it is important for TMEPA to engage quality vendors and consultants to provide services for our member utilities. As such,…
