Advisory Group for Electric Transportation Charging Infrastructure to Meet Nov. 17

A new advisory group formed to guide the Oregon Department of Transportation’s analysis of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure needs will hold their inaugural meeting virtually at 8 a.m. on Nov. 17.

City of Ashland Introduces 10 New Charging Stations Downtown

Good news for EV drivers in Ashland!

Erica EuenOctober 9, 2020

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.

Oregon Utilities Launch Oregoin’ Electric Game App

Explore and learn about electric transportation with this new interactive mobile game app.

Guest UserAugust 21, 2020PGE, Electric Vehicles, Get Involved, Pacific Power, DEQ

Almost $4 Million in Federal Grants Help Lane Transit District Go Electric

Erica EuenAugust 14, 2020EV Grants, Electric Vehicles, Electric Bus, Transportation Electrification, Zero Emission Vehicle

Oregon Department of Energy Announces Recipients of Governor’s 2019 Electric Vehicle Leadership Awards

The Oregon Department of Energy announced today that nonprofit Forth and Oregon-based business Platt Auto Group are the recipients of Governor Brown’s 2019 Electric Vehicle Leadership Awards.

Jennifer KalezAugust 5, 2020EV Champions, EV Leadership Awards, Governor's Awards, Forth, Platt Auto Group

Oregon Joins 14 States & D.C. in Commitment to Accelerating Truck and Bus Electrification

A bipartisan group of fifteen states, including Oregon, and the District of Columbia recently signed a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU), committing to work together to accelerate truck and bus electrification.

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

West Coast Utilities Join Forces in Support of Electrifying I-5

Oregon utilities, Portland General Electric and Pacific Power – along with other utilities along the west coast – recently announced the results from a study of how to make I-5 friendly for electric freight trucks.

Erica EuenJune 24, 2020

PGE and Partners Submit Transportation Electrification Support Letter to Federal Delegation

Portland General Electric led an effort last week to submit a letter urging Oregon’s Congressional Delegation to invest potential federal stimulus dollars in transportation electrification.

Jennifer KalezJune 16, 2020Portland General Electric, Electric Vehicles, Stimulus Funding

Every Mile Counts: Share Your Views on Statewide Transportation Strategy Work Plan

A collaborative of Oregon State agencies are renewing efforts to achieve greenhouse gas reductions through the Statewide Transportation Strategy. Share your views on the draft work plan.

Pacific Power Now Accepting Applications for Electric Mobility Grants

Grants are now available for electric transportation technology and projects through Pacific Power!

Guest UserJune 3, 2020EV Grants, Pacific Power, Electric Mobility Grants, Funding

City of Ashland Installs New Charging Stations for EV Fleet

The City of Ashland recently partnered with Oregon-based nonprofit, Forth, to install 10 new charging stations for the city’s fleet of electric vehicles.

Erica EuenMay 28, 2020Electric Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure, Forth, EVs

Electric Trucks Could Power Rural Oregon

New and familiar auto makers are dedicated to delivering hard working trucks and SUVs over the next few years. Could this bring more electric vehicles to rural Oregon?

Guest UserMay 19, 2020Electric Trucks, Rural Oregon, Electric SUV

Portland General Electric and Oregon Clean Fuels Program Fund Electric Buses for Five Oregon School Districts

Winners include Beaverton, Newberg, Portland, Reynolds, and Salem school districts and will be ready for clean student transportation in 2021.

Guest UserMay 12, 2020Electric School Bus, EV, PGE, Oregon DEQ, Oregon schools

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

Electric Vehicles on Sale in the U.S. Today

From new electric SUV models to the original compacts, we found a comprehensive list that shares single charge range, price, and features for all 2020 electric vehicles on sale now.

Guest UserApril 24, 2020Electric Vehicles, EV Rebate, EVs on sale, Roadshow by CNET

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