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All new vehicle sales in Oregon to be ZEVs by MY 2035

Green Car Congress

The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission adopted rules this week (3-1) to require all new passenger cars, trucks and SUVs sold in Oregon to be zero emissions (ZEVs) by 2035. These include both battery-electric and fuel-cell-electric vehicles, as well as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

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Oregon EQC approves Clean Trucks Rule

Green Car Congress

The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission approved the Clean Trucks Rule, which adopts California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) Rule and Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Omnibus rules (HD Omnibus) for Oregon. —Rachel Sakata, Department of Environmental Quality’s senior air quality planner.

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Oregon State partnering with Daimler on fuel-cell electric Class 8 truck for SuperTruck 3

Green Car Congress

The work by Oregon State is part of $25.8 million awarded by the Department of Energy to Daimler Trucks North America, headquartered in Portland, and $199 million awarded overall by the DOE to fund 25 projects geared toward putting cleaner cars and trucks on America’s roads and improving the nation’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

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Funding crunch puts Oregon EV rebates on hold

Green Car Reports

Unprecedented EV sales and a lack of funding to keep pace with them have put Oregon EV and plug-in hybrid rebates on hold. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently announced that it is temporarily suspending the state's Clean Vehicle Rebate Program due to projections showing that it will be oversubscribed by late spring.

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Washington & Oregon Jack Up Their Electric Vehicle Leadership

CleanTechnica EVs

Adopting the Clean Trucks Program in Oregon and the Advanced Clean Trucks and Zero Emission Vehicle Programs in Washington solidifies the West Coast as one of the world’s biggest markets for electric vehicles.

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New Flyer selected for the State of Oregon Transit Bus Cooperative Agreement

Green Car Congress

announced that New Flyer has been selected by the Oregon State Government as an approved supplier of heavy-duty low-floor transit buses to the State of Oregon Heavy-Duty Transit Bus Price Agreement. New Flyer of America Inc. —Chris Stoddart, President, New Flyer. Earlier post.).

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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

EV Connect

As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, governments and utility companies are actively encouraging their adoption by offering a range of incentives. Oregon is no exception, with various charging incentives available to both businesses looking to install EV charging stations and EV owners.

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