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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…

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…

10 Exciting Electric Vehicle Breakthroughs in 2022
The electric vehicle industry continued to make strides in 2022. Whether it was the continued increase in electric vehicle adoption or a commitment to electrify fleet vehicles all over the world, 2022 proved to be another year of successful…

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.
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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…