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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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As our country drives toward an all-electric future, businesses everywhere have taken advantage of federal tax credits that can help offset the costs of installing electric vehicle infrastructure and equipment. 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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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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BMW’s ReachNow installing Light & Charge locations in Seattle; 100 chargers at 20 new public sites

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ReachNow, the mobility services division of the BMW Group, Woodland Park Zoo, and the City of Seattle celebrated the successful installation of the first of 20 Light & Charge electric vehicle (EV) charging locations that will more than double the number of Fast Chargers publicly available in Seattle. million investment by the BMW Group.

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Electrify America to install 2,800 charging stations at workplaces and multi-unit dwellings across US

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Electrify America LLC announced it will install more than 2,800 workplace and residential charging stations by June 2019 in 17 of the biggest metropolitan areas in the United States. Joining Electrify America in this initiative are SemaConnect, EV Connect and Greenlots. Earlier post.).

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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

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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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I-5 electric truck charging sites mapped out by electric utilities; West Coast Clean Transit Corridor

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The first phase would involve installing 27 charging sites along I-5 at 50-mile intervals for medium-duty electric vehicles, such as delivery vans, by 2025. An additional 41 sites on other highways that connect to I-5 are being proposed for electrification. HDR completed the study. Proposed charging site locations.

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