The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission hosted two public hearings on Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program in November, and the strong support for the program was heard loud and clear. Highlights from the hearings: “Our members need jobs. Currently in the State we have no oil refineries. Consequently all the money our members spend on fuel goes out […]
Oregon businesses, public health organizations, and consumer groups call for action on Clean Fuels
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Job creation, clean air, fuel choice top reasons to support Clean Fuels Program (Portland) Oregonians will benefit from new jobs and investment, reduced air pollution, cleaner air, and cheaper fuel options with full implementation of the state’s Clean Fuels Program in January, according to Oregon businesses, public health and consumer groups testifying […]
The Chicken and Egg conundrum of zero-emission vehicles
Car manufacturers have created a new generation of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells vehicles. But there are concerns over how successfully the new technology can be rolled out. It’s a classic chicken and egg conundrum: Consumers hesitate to buy the new cars without assurance that there will be adequate infrastructure for fueling up. Companies hesitate to invest in […]