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

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congratulated the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) as it welcomed its first battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE transit bus. TriMet partnered with Portland General Electric (PGE) to purchase, own, and maintain six ABB chargers and the related infrastructure. New Flyer of America Inc.

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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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Audi extends Traffic Light Information to Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco

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Audi first brought Traffic Light Information (TLI) to production vehicles in 2016, with just a handful of connected signals. Now, five years later, with partner Traffic Technology Services, Audi has surpassed 22,000 connected intersections operated by more than 60 agencies around the US.

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INRIX launches new platform to connect road authorities with vehicle operators for highly automated vehicles

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If deployed correctly, highly automated vehicles will radically improve our transportation systems, making them safer, more efficient and higher quality. INRIX AV Road Rules marks an essential new tool for transportation agencies to lay a foundation for the safe operation of HAVs on public roads.

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Tesla Is Holding A National Career Day Event 10/9/21

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and Canada to help connect applicants with an interview. The list of US and Canadian cities participating are as follows: United States: Bellevue, WA Portland, […]. Tesla is hosting a National Career Day event across the U.S. Positions Tesla is hiring for include: Service technicians. Service advisors. Parts advisors.

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

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An additional 41 sites on other highways that connect to I-5 are being proposed for electrification. In California, the transportation sector accounts for nearly 80% of the state’s air pollution and more than 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Proposed charging site locations.

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7 finalists announced for USDOT Smart City Challenge; Amazon Web Services new partner

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US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, joined by Barbara Bennett, President and COO of Paul G. and Rick Clemmer CEO of NXP Semiconductors, announced the seven finalists for the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Smart City Challenge. Allen’s Vulcan Inc. Earlier post.) —Secretary Foxx. Allen’s Vulcan Inc.,