ABOUT THE CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS

ABOUT CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS

ABOUT TENNESSEE CLEAN FUELS

Tennessee Clean Fuels is comprised of Tennessee’s two Clean Cities coalitions: Middle-West Tennessee Clean Fuels and East Tennessee Clean Fuels. The mission of Tennessee Clean Fuels is to promote cleaner alternative fuels and vehicles to improve air quality and health, curb dependence on petroleum, and support Tennessee’s economy. Tennessee Clean Fuels provides robust consultation services, fleet support, and up-to-date industry information.

http://www.tncleanfuels.org

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ABOUT DRIVE ELECTRIC TENNESSEE

Throughout 2018, a core team of stakeholders - including State agencies, electric utilities, cities, universities, electric vehicle manufacturers, businesses, and advocacy groups - worked together to develop a shared vision for electric transportation in the state. Those discussions included goals and guiding principles for increased electric vehicle adoption over the next 5-10 years. Together, these stakeholders comprise Drive Electric Tennessee (DET), which aims to become an electric transportation leader in the Southeast. DET is committed to collaboratively pursuing initiatives that will significantly increase EV adoption from 12,000 EVs today to 200,000 EVs by 2028, guided by shared principles that benefit all residents of Tennessee.

http://www.Drive Electrictn.org

ABOUT THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment. TDEC is committed to providing a cleaner, safer environment that goes hand-in-hand with economic prosperity and increased quality of life in Tennessee. TDEC also manages the state park system and programs to inventory, interpret and protect Tennessee’s rich natural, historical and archaeological heritage.

http://www.tn.gov/environment

ABOUT THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Department of Transportation provides citizens of Tennessee and travelers with one of the best transportation systems in the country. TDOT is a multimodal agency with responsibilities in aviation, public transit, waterways, railroads, cycling, and walking. The Department of Transportation has approximately 3,400 employees with four statewide regional facilities in Jackson, Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville. TDOT headquarters is located in downtown Nashville.

http://www.tn.gov/tdot