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Rivian partners with Tennessee State Parks for EV Charging Stations

Teslarati

Rivian is partnering with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to install electric vehicle charging stations at Tenessee State Parks. Tennessee is at the forefront of innovation and infrastructure development, and we’re committed to the future of the automotive industry,” State Governor Bill Lee said.

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Volkswagen using AR to design new production lines in Chattanooga

Green Car Congress

The software tool was developed over just six weeks by the Volkswagen Virtual Engineering Lab California, based on requests and feedback from technicians in Tennessee. The system helps designers see not just individual parts, but how existing and future equipment could interact in a real environment.

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UT-led team uses high-resolution X-ray computed tomography to determine flaws in rubber

Green Car Congress

A new method to ensure consistency and quality in rubber manufacturing, developed by a research team from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Eastman, is likely to show real-world impact on material sustainability and durability for products such as car tires.

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SK Innovation Q2 profit tops forecast, battery unit eyes EV demand recovery – ET Auto

Baua Electric

“While we saw drops in EV battery shipment in the first quarter caused by customers’ battery inventory adjustment, we expect to see improved market environment backed by launches of new EVs in North America,” SK On Chief Financial Officer Kim Kyunghoon said in a post-earnings conference call. First-quarter revenue fell 1.5%

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Developing an Energy-Conscious Traffic Signal Control System for Optimized Fuel Consumption in Connect Vehicle Environments. East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition. VoICE-MR: Vocation Integrated Cost Estimation for Maintenance and Repair of Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV). 350,000.

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Video Test: 6 EVs Tested—Back-to-Back

Clean Fleet Report

Next up was the VW ID4 Pro, an all-wheel-drive version of the model that I drove a few months before in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the car will be built starting next month. They all are excellent for the environment, being fully electric, and require less maintenance than gas-burning vehicles. RANGE: 301 miles. hrs at 240V.

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10 Reasons Your Next Car Should Be an EV

Plug in America

EVs are Better for the Environment Over the course of their lifetimes , EVs generate less than half of the GHG emissions of comparable gasoline-powered vehicles. This includes all of the resources used in manufacturing the vehicle, the battery, and powering the vehicle. In addition, electricity in the U.S.