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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

EV Connect

Oregon is no exception, with various charging incentives available to both businesses looking to install EV charging stations and EV owners. However, the upfront costs associated with purchasing an EV and installing charging infrastructure can be a barrier for many individuals and businesses.

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Hillsboro, Oregon to Install 16 Coulomb Charging Stations

Green Car Congress

The charging stations will be installed in downtown Hillsboro, including at a new intermodal transit facility to be built in 2009. The charging stations, available for public use, are part of the city’s large-scale sustainability and green movement.

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RelayRides launches US-wide peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace; car2go car-sharing expands to new cities

Green Car Congress

Peer-to-peer car sharing service RelayRides is expanding and is now available to car owners and renters nationwide. RelayRides’ model is based on neighbors renting out their cars to fellow neighbors, instead of one that requires ownership and maintenance of a car fleet. RelayRides will use a key-exchange program—i.e.,

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Voith SensoTop technology nets up to 7% fuel savings for city transit buses

Green Car Congress

When combined with a maintenance-free inclination sensor that Voith has added to its ECU, this software allows the transmission to automatically adapt gear-shifting points based on acceleration, vehicle load and the topography of the route. SensoTop is available for immediate retrofit on all existing Voith DIWA.5 5 transmission.

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The Growing List of EVmatch Partners

EV Match

EVmatch and Silicon Valley Clean Energy are working together to install charging stations at multi-family properties in Santa Clara County, California. BED offers an additional $500 per installed charger to help cover the installation costs of each station if the owner agrees to make it publicly available from 9am – 5pm.

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Utilize The ODOT Community Charging Rebate To Fund Your Oregon EV Charging Project

EV Match

Federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as local utility companies, are offering funding to help ramp up the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country. From oregon.gov Check out ODOT’s statewide equity map to see if your project is considered a DAC.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

EV Life

According to a recent study , the average American driver saves $1,117 per year on fuel and maintenance costs when they switch from a gas car to an electric one. You may be surprised by the number of sedans, SUV/crossovers, and hatchbacks available. If you need a faster home charge, consider installing a Level 2 charger.