Tag Archive for: electric vehicle

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…

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…

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…

Is It Getting Any Easier to Own Electric Vehicles in Tennessee?
The state is a leading producer of EVs, but fewer than 1 percent of vehicles on the road are electric.

AmpUp: How to prepare for an EV fleet
Written by: Matt Bloom & Marko Kujavic, AmpUp, DriveElectricTN Members

Exploring a second life for electric vehicle batteries
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common within the United States, EV owners and stakeholders must prepare for the many inevitable consequences of the transition. One of these considerations is the copious amount of defunct lithium-ion…

Maintenance Costs for EVs vs. ICE Vehicles
Have you ever wondered if electric vehicles (EVs) are really less expensive than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to maintain? Have you heard statements like, “EV batteries won’t last more than 5 years” or that “EVs require…
Tag Archive for: electric vehicle
Tri-Cities Drive Electric Event
Come to learn about driving electric in Northeast Tennessee or Southwest Virginia! Learn from owners who have logged hundreds of thousands of gas-free miles. Owners will be offering rides, and there will be several dealers' cars available…
2023 Chattanooga Drive Electric Festival
Join us on Saturday, September 30th for the second annual "Chattanooga Drive Electric Festival" at Chattanooga State Community College! Explore the fun and experience of owning an electric vehicle (EV) firsthand. Come and see the latest…
2023 Knoxville Drive Electric Festival
Be part of the biggest EVent in the Southeast!
Coming September 2023! The Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA), Pellissippi State Community College (PSCC), and Drive Electric Tennessee (DET) are working to make the 2023 Knoxville…