Tennessee outlines EV freight framework

With commercial auto fleet managers increasingly interested in adopting medium- and heavy-duty EVs for freight transport, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s (TDEC) Office of Energy Programs  has released the Tennessee Freight Electrification Framework(opens in a new tab) This guide aims to support commercial fleets that wish to transition to all-electric vehicles. The framework is based on industry-leading research, conversations with stakeholders, and support from the National Association of State Energy Officials’ Freight Electrification Advisory Group(opens in a new tab). According to the most recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration(opens in a new tab), the transportation sector is the largest energy-consuming end-use sector in Tennessee, representing 46.1% of Tennessee’s total energy consumption. For additional information on transportation electrification in Tennessee, visit the TDEC website(opens in a new tab).