From Oregon Environmental Council ODOT lays it out clearly: “Battery-electric buses are seen as the future of the industry.” Electrifying transit will help solve what the Oregon Global Warming Commission reported earlier this year: the key reason Oregon is not reaching its climate goals is the transportation sector’s ongoing dependency on diesel and gas. In addition to […]
The Portland Business Journal’s Pete Danko recently sat down with several Clean Fuels credit generators to learn more about their participation in Oregon’s new Clean Fuels Standard, and how the program has helped their businesses thrive. Read on for a fascinating look at how this new, market-based program is providing the economic certainty necessary for […]
Electric vehicles have been around for some time, and those who have utilized the technology love it. They’re not going back to gas-powered cars – not after they’ve experienced what it’s like to only pay the equivalent of $0.99 per gallon, and having a car that requires little to no maintenance (not to mention that […]
At any given day in Bend, Oregon, there are no less than 20 tour companies taking visitors to see the sites, according to Central Oregon tourism group Visit Bend. The Bend Tour Company stands out from the crowd – with tours offered on electric bikes, segways or cruiser cars, and themed tours of the city and surrounding sights. Partner […]
Earlier this week Drive Oregon hosted an Electric Vehicle “Ride & Drive” at the Oregon State Capitol. The event attracted dozens of legislators, staff, and community members all enthusiastic to learn more about going electric. Attendees had the opportunity to test drive a variety of EVs – including the Nissan LEAF, Chevy Volt, Chevy Bolt, Ford, and BMW […]
Late last month the Portland Business Journal wrote that Oregon’s two biggest utilities, Portland General Electric (PGE) and Pacific Power, are working to incentivize electric vehicle use in our state. Having large utilities on board is an important part of making the dream of transportation electrification come to life. Check out the PBJ article below to learn […]