Tennessee Department of Transportation

World's largest open-track traffic experiment being conducted in Nashville Nov. 14--18

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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The I-24 MOTION testbed, where the AI-equipped vehicles will travel in the normal flow of traffic, is the only automotive testing environment of its kind in the U.S.

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  • The I-24 MOTION testbed, where the AI-equipped vehicles will travel in the normal flow of traffic, is the only automotive testing environment of its kind in the U.S.
  • It is opening in fall 2022 and is equipped with 300 4K digital sensors that are mounted on poles spaced 600 feet apart.
  • The system generates data on the 260,000,000 vehicle-miles of traffic that occurs annually within the testbed.
  • Because of the ripple effects that the AI-equipped cars had on other drivers, researchers measured a sizeable fuel savings compared with driving in typical traffic jams.

DIGITAL UTILITIES VENTURES AND EASY ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC SIGN NON-BINDING LETTER OF INTENT WITH UNAKA FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Easy Energy Systems (the supplier) and Unaka Forest Products, Inc. (the customer) have discussed a relationship in which the supplier will provide equipment to the customer.

Key Points: 
  • Easy Energy Systems (the supplier) and Unaka Forest Products, Inc. (the customer) have discussed a relationship in which the supplier will provide equipment to the customer.
  • Funding will be sought in the form of grants, investor funding, or from the sale of the Easy Energy Climate Tokens by EEF.
  • From there, it can then be trucked to the chosen Unaka Forest Products, Inc. central site installation for further processing.
  • About Digital Utilities Ventures Inc.:
    Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. is working to become a formidable presence in the green solutions marketplace.

Make a Work Date at a Favorite Playspot in the Tennessee River Valley on Public Lands Day

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Sunday, September 11, 2022
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The last Saturday of September is always the first day of a brighter conservation future.

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  • Interested volunteers across the Tennessee River Valley watershed can join in a local event organized to steward their favorite playspot.
  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The last Saturday of September is always the first day of a brighter conservation future.
  • Tennessee Valley Authority public outreach specialist Ashley Walker says her agency has a long history of embracing Public Lands Day and is ready and willing to engage with all manner of organizations and entities looking to build land-and-water improvement movements.
  • TVA manages 293,000 acres of public land across its sprawling service area, in addition to 11,000 miles of river system shoreline.

The Limestone Boat Company To Expand Its U.S. Manufacturing Footprint

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Phase Two will see the Company further build out its manufacturing campus footprint, both through the expansion of its current facility, and the construction of a new building that will house its administration and research and development teams.

Key Points: 
  • Phase Two will see the Company further build out its manufacturing campus footprint, both through the expansion of its current facility, and the construction of a new building that will house its administration and research and development teams.
  • The Company expects that the facility upgrades, implementation of technological innovations, and the reconfiguration of the manufacturing processes will lead to significant efficiency gains, increased revenues, margins and profitability.
  • The Limestone Boat Company owner and builder of Aquasport Boats, Limestone Boats and Boca Bay Boats - is publicly traded on the Toronto Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol BOAT and on the U.S.-based OTCQB Venture Market under the ticker symbol LMSBF.
  • The company is backed by a large, skilled labor force and dealer partners throughout the United States and the Canadian Great Lakes Region.

Colorful Creatures Created From Plastic Debris Coming to the Tennessee Aquarium April 16

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Walking along the beach, it can be all too easy for the multitude of straws, eating utensils, flip flops, discarded sand toys and other plastic waste to all but disappear into the background.

Key Points: 
  • The Tennessee Aquarium in downtown Chattanooga will host a special art exhibition, "Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea" beginning on April 16.
  • From Saturday, April 16, through Sunday, Oct. 30, more than one dozen artistic installations of aquatic animals made out of recovered plastic debris will be exhibited throughout the campus of the Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX 3D Theater.
  • The Washed Ashore exhibit is presented by the Tennessee Department of Transportation's Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign with additional support from Unum.
  • Access to view Washed Ashore artwork installed in the Aquarium is included with Aquarium admission.

LJA Engineering Expands Services in Florida - Merges with Five Points Design Group

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Saturday, February 19, 2022
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --LJA Engineering, Inc. (LJA) is pleased to announce its further expansion in Florida with the addition of Five Points Design Group (FPDG) and Nancy Debs, PE.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --LJA Engineering, Inc. (LJA) is pleased to announce its further expansion in Florida with the addition of Five Points Design Group (FPDG) and Nancy Debs, PE.
  • Nancy Debs, PE founded FPDG in 2009 with an emphasis on roadway, stormwater, and utility design in Northeast Florida.
  • Doughty joined LJA Engineering in June 2021 after serving as Communications Director for the Tennessee Department of Transportation for 14 years.
  • Founded in 1972, LJA Engineering (LJA) is an employee-owned, full-service consulting engineering firm serving both public and private sectors.

Tritium Announces Location of New US Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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The new facility is also anticipated to bring more than 500 jobs to the region over the next five years.

Key Points: 
  • The new facility is also anticipated to bring more than 500 jobs to the region over the next five years.
  • I welcome Tritium to Tennessee and thank the company for its commitment to create more than 500 new jobs in Wilson County, said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
  • Our states highly-skilled workforce and position as a leader in the EV industry continue to attract companies like Tritium to Tennessee.
  • The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Developments mission is to develop strategies that help make Tennessee the No.

U.S. Secretary of Energy and Officials Celebrate New NOVONIX Facility in Tennessee

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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NOVONIX is the only qualified U.S. supplier of the material, which is used in lithium-ion batteries.

Key Points: 
  • NOVONIX is the only qualified U.S. supplier of the material, which is used in lithium-ion batteries.
  • NOVONIX is transforming the battery material market and lessening U.S. dependence on foreign sources, said Dr. Chris Burns, CEO of NOVONIX.
  • The majority of NOVONIX jobs at the Riverside facility will be highly skilled operators and machinists, and the company will offer technical on-the-job training.
  • NOVONIX's mission is to enable a clean energy future by producing longer-life and lower-cost battery materials and technologies.

TDOT Approves TRUX as Qualified E-Ticketing Software Product

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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TRUX , the leader in dump truck logistics technology, today announced it was named as a qualified eTicketing software product by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).

Key Points: 
  • TRUX , the leader in dump truck logistics technology, today announced it was named as a qualified eTicketing software product by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
  • These standards include:
    TRUXs approval as a qualified e-Ticketing software product solidifies its commitment to making e-Ticketing a standard within the trucking industry.
  • From the start, we worked closely with TDOT to ensure that our product is able to meet the needs of material producers, contractors, and DOT inspectors throughout the state.
  • TDOT is one of several state departments of transportation TRUX is working with to implement its e-Ticketing solution for widespread use.

TDot Performance Offers Five New Performance Brands to Their Inventory

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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NORTH YORK, ON, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In its quest to bring vehicle owners the highest quality performance parts, TDot Performance is welcoming five new performance brands: Laufenn, Overland Vehicle Systems, Blue Ox, RaceChip, and RTX.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH YORK, ON, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In its quest to bring vehicle owners the highest quality performance parts, TDot Performance is welcoming five new performance brands: Laufenn, Overland Vehicle Systems, Blue Ox, RaceChip, and RTX.
  • TDot Performance is a Canadian online store for all performance needs, providing drivers with premium aftermarket industry car and truck parts and accessories.
  • TDot Performance also wants to ensure that shoppers can find car parts and accessories at great prices in Canada, avoiding fees associated with international orders.
  • TDot Performance is a leading provider of automotive performance parts and accessories.