New USA EV Lobbying Group, KUB's Pilot Program, TVA, Smithville's First Station, 60 Biggest US Cities Most EV Prepared
Knoxville Utilities Board's New Pilot Program
As KUB's Meter Modernization project has come to a close, KUB and customers across our service territory have access to more usage data, which provides a better understanding of individual energy use patterns.
TVA Board Approves First Steps in EV Infrastructure
KNOXVILLE ― The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors approved a new commercial rate structure intended to support the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the region.
Getting around cities in electric vehicles (EVs) is getting easier as EV infrastructure grows. But traveling between cities is still a challenge as infrastructure, incentives and policies aren't always implemented on a regional scale.
This is one station where there are plans to install a total of nine EV stations throughout the Upper Cumberland Region. Read more about Smithville's first ever charging station through Tennessee Technological University's EV rural initiative.
Utilities, Tesla, Uber Create U.S. Lobbying for EVs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of major U.S. utilities, Tesla , Uber and others said on Tuesday they are launching a new group to lobby for national policies to boost electric vehicle sales call the Zero Emission Transportation Association.
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.
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