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car2go adding 30 smart fortwo electric drive vehicles to Portland operations

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car2go North America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, will add 30 smart fortwo electric drive vehicles (EV) to the car2go Portland, Oregon carsharing network. The EVs will join the 250 smart fortwo cars that were introduced when car2go launched in Portland on 31 March 2012.

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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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Uber urges Portland drivers to lease electric cars

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In the wake of numerous recent PR setbacks, Uber may be able to help clean up its image with the launch of the Uber EV initiative in Portland, which supports the city’s green vision for the future. When you think of electric mobility, California might be the first state to come to mind—but Oregon is not far behind.

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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. For Portland-based businesses, however, the next step is to take advantage of the Oregon EV incentives at the state and local level.

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Go Forth Electric Vehicle Showcase in Portland: lessons learned

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Tesla attacked this problem head on, opening its stores in malls and other sites where potential future buyers could dip their toes in and start to learn about electric cars without being pressured to sign on the line. One of the challenges in getting car shoppers to consider plug-in electric vehicles is the education required.

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Oregon EQC approves Clean Trucks Rule

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Together, the rules will not only ensure new diesel trucks are as clean as possible, they also put Oregon on a path towards a zero-carbon transportation future. Communities across Oregon, including the Portland-metropolitan area and the Rogue Valley have experienced increasing levels of ozone in recent years.

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EPRI and GTI launch Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) to accelerate low-carbon energy technologies

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Inform key stakeholders and the public about technology options and potential pathways to a low-carbon future. The LCRI is targeting advancements in low-carbon electric generation technologies and low-carbon energy carriers, such as hydrogen, ammonia, synthetic fuels, and biofuels.

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