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Welcome to The Current, where you can see firsthand how energy efficiency, demand response and electric vehicles are making a real difference in the lives of your community and get practical advice and information on how to make the best energy decisions for your home, business and vehicle.
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How electric vehicles can help keep electricity rates low and improve grid resiliency.
View moreA once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for change. The rapidly growing electric transportation industry is providing us with an extraordinary opportunity to change how we think about transportation, energy costs, decarbonization and the resiliency of our electric grid. It’s well documented that electric vehicles produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions, have a lower overall carbon footprint and produce fewer […]
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EV tax credits, policy perks and more.
View moreQ&A with Ingrid Malmgren, policy director for Plug In America. UPDATE: The federal tax rebate through the Inflation Reduction Act expired September 30, 2025. Electric vehicle (EV) tax credits and rebates help make buying an EV more accessible. However, understanding which vehicles qualify and how the credits work can be confusing! To help make sense […]
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Alabama town embraces EV fast charging and welcomes new visitors to a revitalized downtown.
View moreFt. Payne, Alabama, joins the Fast Charge Network.
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How to choose an electric bicycle.
View morePedal easy: How to choose an electric bicycle that works for you. Thinking about upping your bike game? We’re ready to play … and help you choose an electric bicycle that fits your cycling style. First, a few words about the e-bike classifications. Most bicycle manufacturers and state and local entities have adopted a three-class […]
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Resources to help you learn more about EVs and EV charging.
View moreOur EV experts have compiled a collection of trusted resources to help you make a confident and informed decision about whether or not an EV is right for you. Questions about EV charging? Download a copy of our free guide Know EVerything or visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s charging information page to learn more […]
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Charging your EV at home: Fueling where you live.
View moreWhat you need to know about charging your EV at home. EV drivers in the Tennessee Valley region have plenty of good things to say about their vehicles and aren’t shy about sharing their top tips and tricks for EV ownership. Those who like to get from point A to point B quickly are thrilled […]
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Pros and cons of electric vehicles: You asked, and we did the research.
View moreWhen the TVA EnergyRight Team began brainstorming ideas for our Driving EVolution blog series, we knew that creating fun, well-balanced articles citing reliable sources would be the key to developing content that friends and neighbors like you could trust. We began our journey by paving the foundation. We covered fundamentals by producing a glossary of […]
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From Amps to ZEV: Electric Vehicle terms you need to know.
View moreTVA EnergyRight presents your Ultimate Electric Vehicle Glossary: Electric Vehicle terms and lingo defined. Keeping up with the latest electric vehicle terms, topics and trends can seem like a pretty daunting task. Luckily for you, we’re plugged into the electric transportation scene and we’re amped to share our Ultimate Electric Vehicle Glossary with you. If […]
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Where can I test drive an electric car? (Hint: Try renting one for the holidays!)
View moreFive fantastic ways you can get behind the wheel and test drive an electric car. Are you wondering: “Where can I test drive an electric car and really get a feel for what it’s like to own an EV?” You’re not alone. There are plenty of EV-interested car buyers just like you. That’s why we […]
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Types of EVs and the EV alphabet: What’s a BEV, PHEV and HEV?
View moreYour guide to the different types of electric vehicles (EVs) We get it. The EV alphabet, and the EV world in general, can feel a little overwhelming. That’s why TVA EnergyRight decided to launch a series of informative articles about electric vehicles. We’re kicking things off with a quick post about the different types of […]
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How do I choose an electric vehicle that’s right for me?
View moreHow to choose and buy your first EV For some, buying a new (or new-to-you) car is tons of fun: Test drives! New car smell! Fun features! For many folks, “Is an electric vehicle right for me?” is the big-ticket question of the day. Other drivers simply see the whole car-buying process as a fearsome […]