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Tritium to build new fast charger plant in Tennessee; up to 30k units per year at peak capacity

Green Car Congress

In an effort to increase sales, localize production and expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States, Tritium DCFC Limited announced plans for expansion of its US footprint with a new manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is expected to provide $7.5

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Tritium CEO to meet President Biden today following announcement of a new DCFC manufacturing facility in Tennessee

Electrek

DC fast charging hardware and software manufacturer Tritium outlined plans for a new manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee this morning. Furthermore, all chargers produced at the new facility are expected to comply with Buy America Act provisions.

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Tritium opens its first US-based EV fast charger manufacturing plant

Green Car Congress

Tritium DCFC Limited opened its first US-based EV fast charger manufacturing facility, located in Lebanon, Tennessee. Tritium’s Tennessee facility will initially produce the company’s award-winning RTM fast charger, and is expected to start production on the PKM150 early next year.

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Sutherlin crew buys Lexus-Toyota automotive dealership, sells 3 retail outlets

Baua Electric

The acquisition follows Sutherlin Car’s September acquisition of a Tennessee Subaru dealership. Mike Sims, president of Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions, a Frisco, Texas, buy-sell company, along side Wes Hamilton, government vice chairman, represented Sutherlin within the Nissan dealership transaction.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

The post Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles appeared first on TESLARATI. Ford’s action is only the most recent illustration of how automakers are incorporating more and more restrictive clauses into their leasing agreements.

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The Jeep Wrangler Sends the V8 Off With a Bang

The Truth About Cars

I specifically remember shredding the driveshaft on at least three Tennessee backwoods trails. That said, the price tag buys not only the Jeep, but a serious tool kit, a Warn winch, and more. The Jeep Wrangler 392 Final Edition brings a close to the automaker’s eight-cylinder efforts, but at a cost. Under the hood, the 6.4-liter

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The Nissan Leaf is Eligible for a $3,750 Tax Credit Again

The Truth About Cars

The Leaf doesn’t qualify for that half, but Nissan builds the car and its batteries at its plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, giving it access to the other $3,750. While it’s true that Americans don’t buy that many hatchbacks, it’s even truer that cars like the Nissan Leaf are precisely what we need. has a free-trade agreement.