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TVA getting more power from renewables than coal this year

For the first time in more than six decades, the Tennessee Valley Authority got more power from renewable sources than from burning coal during the first three months of 2020.
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Marty Young, paramedic and medical training professor owns a Chevrolet Volt

Marty Young tells all. His love for the Chevy Volt, tent living and his brush with the law. Marty Young is an Associate Professor of emergency medical services at Roane State Community College and a licensed paramedic with over 25 years of…

EV News Roundup: Free EV Webinar, Charger Rebate, Pollution Plummets, Cash for Clunkers and more!

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Tennessean couple conquers an 18-day road trip in their Tesla

"When we travel, Susan and I usually know where we want to go. And we may or may not mind if we end up somewhere else. Still, we find that we get more out of our trips if we put some effort into planning them. Mostly, Susan plans them. For…

EV News Roundup: DriveElectricTN Kicks Off 2020 Ride & Drive event season at Knox Auto Show

EV News Roundup: Meet DriveElectricTN’s new coordinator

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Drive Electric Tennessee: A Roadmap for Electric Vehicles

Throughout 2018, a core team of stakeholders—including State agencies (TDEC and TDOT), electric utilities, cities, universities, electric vehicle OEMs, businesses, and advocacy groups—worked together on the development of a shared…
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Median All-Electric Vehicle Range Grew from 73 Miles in Model Year 2011 to 125 Miles in Model Year 2018

Fact of the Week #1064 In model year 2011, there were just three different models of all-electric vehicles (AEV) available and their ranges on a full charge (according to the Environmental Protection Agency) spanned from 63 to 94 miles. …