Oregon to Receive $10 million for Public EV Charger Repairs and Upgrades

Oregonians can anticipate a more reliable public electric vehicle charging experience over the next few years.

Erica EuenFebruary 15, 2024EV Charging, Transit Electrification, ODOT Climate Office, Federal Funding

Online Now: ODOT Open House on EV Fast Charging Stations

Check out ODOT’s new EV fast charging stations online open house website and learn how to contribute to Oregon’s infrastructure progress!

Guest UserJanuary 19, 2023ODOT Climate Office, EV Charging, Charging Infrastructure, Get Involved

ODOT Submits Oregon’s Plan for $52M in Federal Funding for EV Charging Infrastructure

The plan was developed collaboratively by ODOT and the Oregon Department of Energy and informed by feedback from hundreds of stakeholders, including results from an online survey of current and prospective EV drivers, and charging station site hosts across the state.

Public-Private Partnership will Bring Electric Vehicle Chargers to Oregon State Parks

Check out how a public-private partnership is working to install new EV chargers in parks across the state.

Guest UserJune 6, 2022EV Charging, Oregon State Parks, OPRD, Apopt a Charger

Weigh in on the Future of Oregon’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Take a survey to help ODOT understand Oregon’s electric vehicle charging needs.

ODOT to Provide $100 Million in Funding for EV Charging Infrastructure

ODOT is committing $100 million over the next five years to build out Oregon’s public electric vehicle charging network!

Guest UserMay 9, 2022ODOT, Charging Infrastructure, Federal Infrastructure Bill, EV Charging

Federal Funding for Public EV Charging in Oregon Webinar April 4

Live webinar April 4! Join ODOT’s Climate Office to learn how $52 million in federal funding could transform Oregon’s EV future and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.

Guest UserMarch 25, 2022Federal Infrastructure Bill, EV Charging, Webinars, ODOT, Funding

White House Announces Electric Vehicle Charging Action Plan

The Biden-Harris-Administration released an EV Charging Action Plan that outlines the steps federal agencies are taking to support development and deployment of chargers in American communities across the country.

Guest UserDecember 14, 2021Electric Vehicle Action Plan, Charging Infrastructure, EV Charging, ZEV Action Plan

NADA and Chargeway Team Up to Educate Dealers on how to Help Shoppers Go Electric

The National Association of Auto Dealers and Chargeway work together to educate dealers and EV shoppers.

Guest UserOctober 20, 2021NADA, Chargeway, EV Buying, Dealers, EV Charging

Western Governors’ Association Issues Special Report on Electric Vehicles Roadmap Initiative

This summer, the Western Governors’ Association published a special report outlining an Electric Vehicles Roadmap Initiative, spear-headed by Oregon Governor Brown, the current WGA Chair. The initiative examined opportunities to improve the planning and siting of EV charging infrastructure in western states.

Forth Announces 2021 Winter and Spring Webinar Lineup

Upcoming webinars not to miss!

Guest UserJanuary 19, 2021Forth, Webinars, Electric Vehicles, Car Share, EV Charging

Oregon Department of Energy Launches New Interactive Electric Vehicle Dashboard

Oregon Department of Energy’s New Electric Vehicle Dashboard Shows Oregon’s EV Adoption Data, Trends, and Fuel Cost Comparison.

Guest UserSeptember 22, 2020EV Dashboard, EV Charging, Zero Emission Vehicle, EV Infrastructure, ODOT, Oregon DEQ

Oregon Based Chargeway Helps Consumers Go Electric with Confidence

Their innovative approach to educating the public about electric vehicles and how to charge them has proven effective in helping Oregonians, and others across the country, go electric.

Zero Emission Vehicle Interagency Working Group to Meet Virtually July 16

The ZEVIWG invites you to its next public meeting on Thursday, July 16 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. virtually via WebEx conference.

Guest UserJuly 13, 2020Electric Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure, EV Charging

Electrify America Announces First Coast-to-Coast Fast Charging EV Route

The route spans over 2,700 miles in 11 states – taking EV drivers from L.A. to D.C. – and is the first of two coast-to-coast EV pathways Electrify America has plans for.

Erica EuenJune 26, 2020Electric Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure, EV Charging, Electrify America

A Pathway for Commercial and Residential Tenants to Plug into the EV Revolution

Thanks to legislation passed in Oregon in 2017 (HB 2510 and HB 2511), commercial and residential tenants can ask their landlord for approval to install their own electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Erica EuenMay 12, 2020Electric Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure, EV Charging, EVs

Burns Unveils First of Three Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative celebrated its first of three planned electric vehicle charging stations in Burns.

Guest UserMarch 4, 2020EV Charging, Burns, BurnsOregon, OTEC, harneycountychamber

PGE Announces Recipients of $2.25 Million in Grants for Transportation Electrification

Congratulations are in order for 16 community-based projects across Oregon expanding access to electric transportation for Oregonians!

Erica EuenJanuary 22, 2020EV Infrastructure, EV Charging, Electric Vehicles, Transportation

Deadline Approaching for PGE’s School Bus Electrification Grant Program

The application deadline for a pilot program to electrify school bus fleets in Portland General Electric territory is fast approaching – January 31!

Guest UserJanuary 10, 2020Electric Vehicles, School buses, EV Charging, EV Infrastructure, PGE

Ford speeds ahead into the EV world

Ford has only offered a handful of electric vehicle options to date – with just one all-electric model and three plug-in hybrid models – but that is about to change in a big way next year.

Guest UserNovember 1, 2019EVs, EV Charging, Ford, Electric Vehicles, Electric Trucks