ODOT Announces Upgrades to Oregon's West Coast Electric Highway to Start in October

Oregonians will soon have more charging choices on Oregon’s portion of the West Coast Electric Highway.

Biden Announces New Target of 50% Car Sales to be EVs by 2030

In an effort to accelerate the transition to clean transportation in the U.S., President Biden has announced a new goal to have 50 percent of new car sales be electric vehicles by 2030.

Erica EuenAugust 5, 2021Electric Vehicles, EVs, Executive Order, Transportation Electrification

Oregon Department of Transportation Publishes Study on Transportation Electrification Needs

The Oregon Department of Transportation published a new study this week, analyzing Oregon’s infrastructure needs to support increased transportation electrification. The Oregon Department of Energy was pleased to provide expertise as a member of the study’s project team.

Clean Trucks Rule Development Virtual Meeting June 24

Join DEQ for a virtual meeting on June 24, 2021, to provide background information and ask for early input from the public and stakeholders.

Guest UserJune 18, 2021DEQ, Public Meeting, Clean Trucks Rule, Oregon Rulemaking

Forth Brings Electric Vehicle Carshare Program to Hood River

Forth, an Oregon based non-profit working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner transportation sector, is launching a program for community carsharing in Hood River.

Erica EuenJune 8, 2021

Pacific Power Announces Funding Opportunity for Electric Mobility Projects

Pacific Power recently announced funding opportunities for electric transportation projects.

Erica EuenJune 4, 2021

Interagency Group to Hold Virtual Workshop to Update Oregon Public EV Resources June 29

Join Oregon Department of Energy and Oregon Department of Transportation for a virtual EV Resources Update workshop 1 - 4:30 p.m. on June, 29 2021.

Guest UserJune 4, 2021ODOT, GEO, Governor's Awards, EV Dashboard, EV Resources

New Tool will Help Accelerate Adoption of Zero Emission Vehicles in Oregon

The Oregon Department of Transportation recently announced the release of a new tool that will help Oregon transit agencies incorporate more zero emission buses into their fleets.

Erica EuenMay 11, 2021EVs, Electric Vehicles, Transportation, Transportation Electrification

PGE Announces $1.5 for Electric School Buses

Portland General Electric recently announced its Electric School Bus Fund for 2021, funded by the Oregon Clean Fuels Program.

Erica EuenMarch 31, 2021

TriMet Welcomes 60-foot Electric Bus to Fleet

Portland’s Trimet recently announced the addition of an electric 60-foot articulated “bendy” bus to its fleet. Donning the very appropriate name, Desert Rose, the newest member of the fleet is a converted diesel bus formerly owned by Valley Metro in Phoenix, Arizona.

Erica EuenMarch 25, 2021

School Bus Tool for District Use Coming Soon

The tool will analyze costs and emissions by comparing different fuel types and bus types over the course of their useful life.

Erica EuenMarch 4, 2021

Advisory Group for Electric Transportation Charging Infrastructure Study to Meet March 9

Join ODOT’s Transportation Electrification Infrastructure Needs Analysis Advisory Group for a public virtual meeting 8 - 10:30 a.m. March 9, 2021.

Guest UserFebruary 26, 2021ODOT, Transportation Electrification, Public Meeting, Get Involved

Oregon Ranks in Top 10 for Transportation Electrification and Support for the EV Driver

Two new reports rank Oregon in the top 10 for Transportation Electrification and Support for EV Drivers!

Guest UserFebruary 4, 2021ACEEE, Plug In America

PGE Announces $2.3 Million in Drive Change Awards for Electric Transportation and Education

Check out this year’s recipients of PGE’s Drive Change Awards!

Guest UserFebruary 1, 2021PGE, Oregon DEQ Clean Fuels, Transportation Electrification, Drive Change Awards

Forth Announces 2021 Winter and Spring Webinar Lineup

Upcoming webinars not to miss!

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

Advisory Group for Electric Transportation Charging Infrastructure Study to Meet January 12

Join ODOT’s Transportation Electrification Infrastructure Needs Analysis Advisory Group for a virtual public meeting 8:30-10:30 a.m. on January 12, 2021.

Jennifer KalezDecember 30, 2020ODOT, Transportation Electrification, Public Meeting, Get Involved

Daimler Trucks North America, Portland General Electric announce plan for "Electric Island" public heavy-duty electric truck charging site

Portland General Electric and Daimler Trucks North America announced their plan to co-develop a large public heavy-duty charging site.

Guest UserDecember 4, 2020Daimler Trucks, PGE, Electric Island, Charging Infrastructure

Medium and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Memorandum of Understanding Virtual Meeting December 15

The Oregon DEQ invites you to its Medium and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emissions Vehicle Memorandum of Understanding Virtual meeting on Tuesday, December 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom webinar.

Guest UserDecember 3, 2020Heavy-Duty ZEV, Oregon DEQ, Public Meeting

City of Ashland Launches Electric Vehicle and Bike Incentive Program

Good news for Ashland Electric customers!

Erica EuenNovember 18, 2020EV Incentive, Electric Vehicles, Incentives

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.