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TriMet puts first Xcelsior CHARGE electric bus into operation; powered by Portland General Electric renewable energy

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TriMet partnered with Portland General Electric (PGE) to purchase, own, and maintain six ABB chargers and the related infrastructure. TriMet is operating the forty-foot Xcelsior CHARGE bus on Line 62-Murray Blvd in the Portland, Oregon metro area. New Flyer of America Inc. The program was funded in part with a $3.4-million

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How to Find EV Incentives in Portland, Oregon EV Incentives: Make Your Investment Even Smarter

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For businesses based in Portland, Oregon, EV incentives are available at both the state and local level, and are among the most attractive and encompassing benefits in the entire country. Here’s how to claim them, and how EV Connect can help you navigate the marketplace and find a money-saving solution for your company.

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Ford and Portland General Electric Partner to Prepare Region for EVs

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Ford Motor Company and Portland General Electric will collaborate to help prepare the city of Portland and the Pacific Northwest for the operation of electric vehicles. Ford will draw upon PGE’s partnership with Portland State University to further study urban mobility and the integration of energy and sustainable design.

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A Guide to the Portland General Electric EV Charging Program

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To build an accessible and scalable electric vehicle (EV) charging experience for residents, businesses, public agencies, and school districts of East Multnomah County and the Portland area, Portland General Electric (PGE) is providing financial incentives to help bring EV adoption to Oregon.

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Siemens installing Sitras supercap-based stationary energy storage unit for TriMet light right substation

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Siemens is currently installing the first Sitras SES (stationary energy storage) Energy Storage Unit with supercapacitor technology in the US on the new TriMet Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Line. Usable energy content. Max energy saving per hour. Earlier post.). Sitras SES. Input voltage. 600 / 750 Vdc.

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Chevrolet to invest $40M in clean energy projects

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Chevrolet will invest $40 million in various clean energy projects throughout the US with a goal to reduce 8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The initiative is based on projects that promote energy savings, renewable energy, responsible use of natural resources and conservation in communities across the United States.

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Audi introducing V2I Traffic Light Information service in Europe

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—Andre Hainzlmaier, head of Development of Apps, Connected Services and Smart City at Audi. This service is now available at more than 5,000 intersections in the US, for example in cities including Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland and Washington D.C. —Andre Hainzlmaier.

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