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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

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By taking advantage of these incentives, EV owners can significantly reduce their upfront costs, making the transition more affordable and financially feasible. EV Adoption in Oregon The Portland General Electric (PGE) EV Charging Pilot Program for Businesses is an excellent example of how Oregon is actively promoting EV adoption.

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INRIX analysis identifies top 10 US cities for highly autonomous vehicles; prioritizing corridors for deployment

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In these environments, the upside of electric drivetrains is maximized while range and charging infrastructure limitations are minimized. The deployment of highly autonomous vehicles (HAVs) is expected to deliver substantial benefits: reduced traffic congestion, decreased emissions, lower-cost of mobility and safer travel. Albuquerque.

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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(Boston, Massachusetts) will develop a cost-effective, high efficiency, power take-off system for a wave energy converter, a mechanism to convert water’s mechanical energy into usable electricity. The project will assess the cost of manufacturing these systems at various scales. DOE Funding: $160,000. Total Project Value: $200,000.

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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

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Consumers tell us they are interested in sharing the costs of vehicle ownership, and this program will help us understand how much that extends to customers who are financing a Ford vehicle. InfoCycle: Research as to how bicycles can be best used in urban environments. It runs through November. Earlier post.).

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Home Page Todays Paper Video Most Popular Times Topics Search All NYTimes.com Energy & Environment World U.S. Not to be outdone, on Tuesday the Norwegian electric car startup, Think, was in Portland being wooed by the state as one of 8 potential places to site their first car manufacturing facility in the United States.

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