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Register Today for a Tennessee 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. Not…
TN State Parks, Rivian partner on electric vehicle charging stations
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced it is partnering with electric vehicle (EV) automaker and automotive technology company Rivian to install Rivian Waypoint EV charging stations at Tennessee…
Tennessee EV Number Update: June 2021
Big news! As of June 30, 2021, Tennessee has officially registered 13,811 electric vehicles. This is one step closer to DriveElectricTN's goal of 200,000 EVs by 2028. In the coming weeks, DET will publish a detailed breakdown of these…
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…
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…
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Vandalized on Tennessee Tech University’s Campus
Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee opened its first electric vehicle charging station on campus in July 2020. Unfortunately, on June 17, 2021, the same DC Fast-Charging station was found to have been purposefully vandalized. Thousands…
Washington County School System unveils Tennessee’s first electric school bus
On June 3, 2021, the Drive Electric Tennessee team witnessed a first for the state. The first all-electric school bus hit the road in Jonesborough, Tennessee. The Washington County School System, along with several local and state partners,…
EV Charging Warrior: A Q&A with Kira Costanza
Kira Costanza, Energy Solutions Manager of EV Charging and LED Lighting for Cape Electrical Supply, has worked to build the electric vehicle charging market for Cape Electric from the ground up and is fortunate to be a ChargePoint partner.…
Tennessee Drive Electric Earth Day April 2021: Photo Gallery
Ijams Nature Center, Knoxville, TNIjams Nature Center, Knoxville, TNIjams Nature Center, Knoxville, TNIjams Nature Center, Knoxville, TNThe Pinnacle, Bristol, TNThe Pinnacle, Bristol, TNThe Pinnacle, Bristol, TNBays Mountain Park, Kingsport,…
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EVs in the Smokies
The Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA) and Drive Electric Tennessee (DET) are excited to announce EVs In The Smokies on July 10th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Townsend Visitors Center in Townsend, Tennessee. If you drive a…
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