Knoxville leads Tennessee in clean energy with Charging Smart program [Video]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville is the first Tennessee city to join the Charging Smart program, funded by the United States Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office. 

The new technical assistance and designation program provides no-cost technical assistance to local governments to ease equitable and widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the communities, according to a release from the city.

“The city of Knoxville invests in EV chargers to achieve our sustainability and air quality goals as well as to support infrastructure for residents and visitors who drive electric vehicles,” Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon said. “Membership in the Charging Smart community will help us continue to advance our achievements in EV technology, help more people adopt EVs, and serve as a leader for cities across the state.”

Drive Electric Tennessee, the program’s Tennessee liaison, invited …