Quick Fuel Calculator, $118M Investment and first USA Microfactory, Municipality Car Share, Adopting Used EVs, Charging 101 |
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How much does it cost to commute to work or drive across town? The price of gasoline is posted at every corner gas station, but what about the cost of driving on electricity? The Department of Energy’s eGallon provides a quick and simple answer to this question and allows electric vehicle (EV) drivers to see how much they can save on fuel by using electricity instead of gasoline.
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A Q&A with Dave Hrivnak, EV Pioneer
Dave Hrivnak is an EV Pioneer and a Subject Matter Expert, who enjoys sharing his knowledge with others, traveling cross country in his EV and proving that there are plenty of reasons to buy-in!
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driveelectrictn.org
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT!
DET's AWARENESS Opportunity Area Working Group
Harnessing Communication!
The Numbers Speak for Themselves.
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DriveElectricTN’s digital presence is growing larger than ever! We’ve come a long way since the beginning of the year. Whether it’s our social media presence including discussion groups on Facebook, our website, or our bi-weekly news e-mails (one of which you’re reading now), DriveElectricTN has developed a diverse range of ways to communicate with Tennesseans about our projects and about reasons to join the rEVolution.
But don’t take it from me: the numbers speak for themselves! Last quarter alone, over 100,000 Tennesseans saw content from DriveElectricTN on Facebook. We added over 130 EV enthusiasts to our DriveElectricTN Discussion Group, and 156 more people liked our Facebook page. Our website viewership rose by 23%. Finally, DriveElectricTN e-mails now reach nearly 1,000 people! Having started from practically zero at the beginning of 2020, this is a significant accomplishment.
There’s more to come. We plan to add a page on our website for each DET Working Group to post regular updates about our project progress. We’re working on developing a campaign to introduce a Speciality License Plate as an option for all Tennesseans! We’re working to develop EV 101 Webinars that can reach folks across the state. Finally, we’re planning a campaign to add over a thousand members to our DriveElectricTN Discussion Group on Facebook! Join us and see what all the fuss is about.
Cheers,
Daniel
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427 Stations in Tennessee!
1,165 charging outlets
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Enjoy this Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA) webinar covering used electric vehicles, why to buy one, what's out there, which is right for you, where to look, and what you should know.
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Nashville, Metro Shared Vehicle Program! Metro Nashville Government operates a fleet of 11 shared EVs, which are available to city employees for business purposes. Located at five sites throughout the city, in 2019, the program saved 26,156 pounds of carbon dioxide. For more information about our program, read this blog.
To celebrate Drive Electric Week (Sept 26-Oct 4, 2020) and all things EV, Metro Nashville Government, made two short videos for you to enjoy. In the first, Laurel Creech, Assistant Director of the Department of General Services, Division of Sustainability, explains our EV program. In the second, Metro ITS employee Kevin Lyons talks about his positive experience with the vehicles. To view the videos, click here.
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A comprehensive brief that defines key indicators that outline the state of transportation electrification in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee (‘Southeast’). Read more.
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EV Startup Arrival gets $118M boost, USA first Microfactory
Commercial electric vehicle startup Arrival said it has raised $118 million from funds managed by BlackRock Inc., the world's biggest money manager.
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www.thefourth-revolution.com
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GM's Cruise Plans to Test Unmanned Self-Driving Cars
Cruise, a majority-owned subsidiary of General Motors, plans to begin testing unmanned autonomous vehicles by the end of this year in San Francisco.
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www.cnbc.com
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Your ebike options!
Tern specializes in folding bicycles, both electric and non-electric, but they fancy themself a transportation company. For those of you undergoing car replacement therapy, the GSD is one of, if not the best, compact cargo bikes on the market today.
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electrek.co
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EVs Offer Big Savings Over Traditional Gas-Powered Cars
A Consumer Reports study shows that EVs offer big savings over traditional gas-powered cars. Total ownership cost savings can more than make up for an electric vehicle's typically higher purchase price.
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www.consumerreports.org
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Learn more about the Cost, Equipment and Multi-Dwelling Units!
Because residential charging is convenient and inexpensive, most plug-in electric vehicle (also known as electric cars or EVs) drivers do more than 80% of their charging at home.
Charging in a single-family home, usually in a garage, allows you to take advantage of low, stable residential electricity rates. The cost to run your car over the course of a year can be less than running an air conditioner.
Charging at a multi-family residential complex, like a condo or apartment, is possible, but can be complex and more similar to public charging.
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Thank you,
to the Drive Electric TN
Executive Committee and
fiscal and in-kind members,
for your support!
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Spread the word about our e-mail list |
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Currently, we’re creating a statewide email communication network – a unified front – where EV pioneers and advocates can receive up-to-date information, ideas, stories and relevant resources.
As a part of this network, participants will receive updates about ongoing DET projects and information about to get involved themselves.
You are already on this list, however we want your help by encouraging others to sign up. Please forward this to other enthusiasts and sign up today to be a part of our Tennessee statewide EV story! Virginia is ready to talk to stakeholders to discuss plans for the upcoming year. Please reach out to her at virginia@driveelectrictn.org.
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DriveElectricTN | 423-833-8474 | info [at] driveelectrictn.org |
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