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Propelling Chattanooga Towards Sustainable Transport

JOBS

Did you know the electric revolution is creating jobs in Chattanooga?

Volkswagen is committed to developing battery manufacturing and vehicle assembly here in Chattanooga.

VISION

We’re Changing the Way Chattanooga Thinks About Transportation

Chattanooga has always been a leader in sustainability. This began with CARTA's deployment of Electric Buses in 1990 and continues with local public infrastructure from Electric Power Board and Tennessee Valley Authority. Chattanooga drives innovation forward.

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JOBS

16.2+

Billion in capital investment from EV projects since 2017

20.8k+

Jobs employed by companies with EV operations

4

191k+

Major OEMs manufacturing EVs in Tennessee

EVs manufactured since 2013 in Tennessee

#1

12.3k+

In the Southeast for EV manufacturing employment and investment

New job commitments since 2017

Source: Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

Photo by: VW Press Kit

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Regional

Our
Partners

We frequently work with partners in the greater Tennessee area to promote sustainable transport in Chattanooga.

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Past Events:

  • Chattanooga Drive Electric Festival 2023
    Sat, Sep 30
    Chattanooga State McCormick Center
    Sep 30, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT
    Chattanooga State McCormick Center, 4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406, USA
    Sep 30, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT
    Chattanooga State McCormick Center, 4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406, USA
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  • Drive Electric Earth Day @ Eco Field Day
    Sat, Apr 22
    Finley Stadium
    Apr 22, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
    Finley Stadium, 1818 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
    Apr 22, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
    Finley Stadium, 1818 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
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  • Green | Prix
    Sat, Mar 25
    Chattanooga
    Mar 25, 2023, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Chattanooga, 8001 Volkswagen Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37416, USA
    Mar 25, 2023, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Chattanooga, 8001 Volkswagen Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37416, USA
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  • Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Appearance
    Mon, Oct 17
    Chattanooga
    Oct 17, 2022, 8:30 PM – Oct 18, 2022, 6:30 PM
    Chattanooga, 1067 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
    Oct 17, 2022, 8:30 PM – Oct 18, 2022, 6:30 PM
    Chattanooga, 1067 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
    Drive Electric Scenic City is working with Chattanooga Motorcar Festival to provide an appearance at their event. We will be onsite both Friday and Saturday to field questions and general information regarding the electrification of Chattanooga's Transport. Photo provided by Drive Electric TN
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  • Cars & Coffee Appearance
    Sun, Oct 09
    Chattanooga
    Oct 09, 2022, 8:00 AM
    Chattanooga, 1067 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
    Oct 09, 2022, 8:00 AM
    Chattanooga, 1067 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
    We will be available at this month's Cars & Coffee. This is a general car show featuring all types of vehicles and is not EV specific. Stock photo provided by Drive Electric TN
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  • Chattanooga Drive Electric Festival 2022
    Sat, Oct 01
    THE BEND
    Oct 01, 2022, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    THE BEND, 1067 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
    Oct 01, 2022, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    THE BEND, 1067 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
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  • Event Planning Meetup (NDEW)
    Thu, Jun 16
    Ooltewah
    Jun 16, 2022, 3:00 PM
    Ooltewah, 6053 Artesian Cir, Ooltewah, TN 37363, USA
    Jun 16, 2022, 3:00 PM
    Ooltewah, 6053 Artesian Cir, Ooltewah, TN 37363, USA
    Come join us as we establish the details for Drive Electric Scenic City's first National Drive Electric Week Event!
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