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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. The program was funded in part with a $3.4-million The program was funded in part with a $3.4-million The route covers 13 miles and 700 feet in elevation change.

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First UPS US delivery eBike debuts in Portland, Oregon

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This new electrically-assisted tricycle began delivering packages in Portland, Oregon, on 21 November 21. The deployment of the eBike is part of UPS’s ongoing commitment to reduce carbon emissions as city populations and e-commerce grow, and traffic, noise and air quality challenges continue to rise. Click to enlarge.

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SLB introduces low-carbon alternative for well construction cement that eliminates up to 85% of embodied CO2

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This innovative technology eliminates up to 85% of embodied CO 2 emissions compared with conventional well cementing systems, which include portland cement. In addition to its embodied CO 2 emissions, portland cement creates significant transportation-related emissions from manufacture to deployment.

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

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The work by Oregon State is part of $25.8 Earlier post.). OSU’s Yue Cao and Alan Fern will use advanced electrical propulsion and artificial intelligence research to create the power electronics, motor drive technology and energy management tools for the hydrogen fuel cell truck tractor.

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Used Car of the Day: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

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The seller also has uninstalled swaybar links and Eibach lowering springs as part of the deal. Click here to see this Portland, Oregon-based Jeep. Other features include Rockford speakers and 300-watt Rockford subwoofer. The ask is $26,500. Images: Seller] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Rocsys to supply autonomous CCS charging solutions to SSA Marine for electric yard tractors at Port of Oakland

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The systems will autonomously charge part of the electric yard tractor fleet of SSA Marine at the International Container Terminal at the Port of Oakland. Last year we opened our first office in North America in Portland, Ore. Rocsys is an international venture-funded company with US operations based out of Portland, Oregon.

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Uber and Wallbox to expand partnership to all of the US

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The roll-out is expected to follow four phases: os Angeles, Portland and Seattle in January. The partnership is part of Uber’s continued commitment to becoming a zero-emission platform in the US and Canada by 2030. Phoenix, New York and Boston in February. The Midwest and Southeast in March.

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