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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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  • Battery Basics: What’s the electric vehicle battery warranty? How do EV batteries work? Are EV batteries recyclable?

    What you need to know about EV battery warranties, how EV batteries work, currents, kilowatts and more. Have you ever wondered what the standard EV battery warranty is? Or how EV batteries work? Or how batteries in an electric car, boat or motorcycle can replace a gas-powered engine?  You’re not alone! Fortunately, you don’t need […]

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  • Beginning your electric vehicle journey: EV owners share their EV tips

    EV tips you need to know before buying an electric vehicle Just as you would before buying any vehicle, you should probably do a little homework – and some soul-searching – before buying a car fueled by electricity. We asked our EV-driving friends and colleagues for real-life tips and tricks for getting the most out […]

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  • Do you know the answers to these 10 common questions about electric vehicles?

    Answers to common (and sometimes funny) questions about electric vehicles 1. Can an EV go through a car wash? Yes, absolutely! Stow your sponges and squeegees: You can take your electric car through any automated car wash. Automatic car washing systems may include soft-touch, no-touch, high-pressure and tunnel washes.  Automatic car washes are as safe […]

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  • TVA hosts electric vehicle summit

    NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Valley Authority hosted a virtual EV Innovation Summit on November 5 and 6, 2020, welcoming transportation leaders and energy experts from the region’s largest metropolitan areas. Attendees joined TVA EnergyRight and research and innovation partners, Stoked and redpepper, for an interactive session to discover actionable ways for moving electric transportation […]

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