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

Green Car Congress

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

EV Connect

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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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

EV Connect

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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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

Portland General Electric. The Office of Federal Sustainability is inviting State, county and municipal government fleets to join forces with Federal agencies to maximize their collective buying power, and aggregate their EV and charging infrastructure purchases. Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

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Balancing the Flywheel/Clutch

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

I took the flywheel and clutch pressure plate to Portland Engine Rebuilders. Here's the crankshaft with the connecting-rods removed. Back at home, I purchased new 10-24 x 1" allen head bolts to re-attach the adapter hub to the AC motor shaft. to balance. to balance. Here's the crankshaft from a 1.7L Ted, the owner of P.E.R.,

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Clearing the roadblocks to electrification of heavy-duty trucks

Charged EVs

Upfront costs are steadily approaching parity with legacy vehicles, purchase incentives are available, and new programs at the levels of federal (IRA, BIL), state (California’s ACT and ACF) and local (city zero-emission zones) government are driving (some would say “coercing”) companies to move forward quickly. Rustam Kocher: It is.

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A Very Dark Day with the Joule Chargers

Open Source Civic EV Kit

Their technician insisted that the chargers should be fine for a series connected battery pack. After installing several of the chargers, I observed the following: One failed to even start up (LEDs were flickering) Six didn't have their fan come on. I purchased thirteen of them, assuming that one would be bad. Stay tuned.

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