Appalachian Electric Cooperative is working with Tennessee Valley Authority on potential ways to support a $20 million statewide fast-charging network for electric vehicles announced this month.
TVA and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDEC) have signed an agreement to collaborate and fund a network of fast-charging stations every 50 miles along Tennessee interstates and major highways.
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