Oregon EV Rebate Program Shuts Down — Temporarily
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 17, 2023
Oregon has a dilemma. Its EV rebate program has been so successful it has run out of money before the end of its fiscal year.
Washington & Oregon Jack Up Their Electric Vehicle Leadership
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 3, 2021
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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Oregon & Virginia Next In Line For Tesla Insurance
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 17, 2022
Tesla Insurance is expanding to two new states, Virginia and Oregon, Drive Tesla Canada reports. The article noted that the policies in both states will be underwritten by Tesla General Insurance for the first time.
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Tesla Insurance looks to expand to Oregon and Virginia as its next markets
Teslarati
MARCH 14, 2022
Fortunately, it appears that Tesla has been busy in its efforts to grow its insurance service to more states, with recent insurance filings revealing that the company is looking to start selling vehicle insurance in Oregon and Virginia. So far, Tesla Insurance has been expanded to California, Arizona, Ohio, Illinois, and Texas.
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Oregon's largest utilities plan to boost electric-car adoption
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 30, 2016
It's clear that after several years of electric-car sales, electric utilities see a role to be played in providing the infrastructure to make them practical. Now, Oregon's two largest utility companies have filed plans to.
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Electric Cars: What Do Women Want?
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 2, 2021
By Ellen Currey-Wilson As I walk around Portland, Oregon, these days, I see more electric cars on the road, and a fair number of them have female drivers. This is surprising based on what we know about electric vehicle sales in the past. According to a 2021 report from Hedges and Company, in the year […].
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Oregon passes electric-car purchase rebates up to $2,500; new EV fees delayed to 2020
Green Car Reports
JULY 7, 2017
It's taken a while, but Oregon will now have a state electric-car purchase incentive that largely matches those in its neighbor to the south, California. First discussed several years ago, the idea of a purchase rebate for cars that plug in hadn't made it through previous legislative sessions.
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Oregon mulls bonuses for salespeople who sell electric cars
Green Car Reports
MAY 9, 2017
The Beaver State, otherwise known as Oregon, may implement an intriguing solution to spur higher sales of electric vehicles. A new piece of legislation introduced in the state senate calls for a $1 million fund to provide $250 bonuses to salespeople each time they sell an electric vehicle, according to Charged.
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Arcimoto’s US-built, 3-wheeled electric car prepares to go global
Electrek
MARCH 30, 2021
Eugene, Oregon-based Arcimoto is preparing to go global and has just hired a chief international business officer to oversee international expansion. more… The post Arcimoto’s US-built, 3-wheeled electric car prepares to go global appeared first on Electrek.
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Oregon, Too, Wants To Tax Electric Cars (And 55-MPG-Plus Cars Too)
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
Electric car-friendly Oregon may join the growing list of states imposing a dedicated tax on electric vehicles. Like other states looking to tax electric and fuel efficient cars, Oregon is pre-empting a rise in the number of electric vehicles on the roads and a subsequent fall in revenue from gas tax.
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Electric cars in unlikely places: central Oregon ski shop
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 11, 2016
If you find yourself on the roads of central Oregon, keep an eye out for this eye-catching Nissan Leaf. It's owned by Pine Mountain Sports, a ski and mountain-bike shop located in Bend, Oregon, which uses it as a shop vehicle.
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Oregon's Electric-Car Czar Heads For PlugShare After 5 Years
Green Car Reports
APRIL 22, 2015
For the past couple of years, Oregon has been unique among the states that promote electric cars. That''s because it created a position within its Department of Transportation for a "Chief EV Officer"--a person charged specifically with overseeing efforts to encourage electric-car adoption.
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Oregon's Pitch To Electric-Car Industry: Come Test New Stuff Here!
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
When it comes to raw numbers of electric cars sold, California leads. However, just to the north, the small state of Oregon has long been a pioneer and a trendsetter when it comes to electric mobility.
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Oregon Has More Electric-Car Fast Charging Sites Than.Germany
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
When talking about electric cars and early adopters, the state of Oregon often seems like the Little Engine That Could.
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2018 Honda Clarity Electric hits dealerships in California and Oregon with $199 lease deal
Green Car Reports
MAY 11, 2018
The 2018 Honda Clarity Electric car rolled into California and Oregon dealerships this week, but nobody can buy it. It's only available for lease for $199 a month for 36 months with $1,499 due at signing.
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Oregon Joins Long Trail Of Pacific Coast Electric Car Charge Stations
Green Car Reports
JULY 5, 2012
It may not be long before electric car owners on America's Pacific coast can drive all the way from Canada to Mexico--using quick-charge stations. Thanks to Oregon's new 'electric highway', it's now possible to charge an electric car every 25 miles down a 200-mile stretch of Interstate 5.
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113 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV: How GM’s only electric car stacks up after 3 years
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 15, 2019
I was riding shotgun in the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car when a sign loomed up on the left side of the road: “Dismal Nitch.” ” It was a small pull-off and rest area alongside the mighty Columbia River, which divides Washington and Oregon states. We had to get a.
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Daimler Truck Delivers First Electric Freightliner eCascadia to Customer in Mexico
Electric Cars Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) division in Mexico delivered the first of two battery electric Freightliner eCascadias manufactured in Portland, Oregon, to customer, Transportes Esteban, a leader in the cargo transportation industry with 22 years of experience.
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Drive Oregon goes Forth: new name, broader mission, more states
Green Car Reports
APRIL 30, 2017
Oregon is a state that punches well above its weight in promoting and adopting zero-emission vehicles and plug-in electric cars. Smaller than California, it offers a laboratory where EV makers can try out new programs and experiment with new marketing and charging programs to see how they work.
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Daimler’s First Electric Freightliner eM2 Trucks Hit the Road
Electric Cars Report
MARCH 15, 2024
The Freightliner eM2, manufactured at DTNA’s plant in Portland, Oregon, has since been distributed to customers across the country. PITT OHIO, a leading transportation, warehouse, and […] The post Daimler’s First Electric Freightliner eM2 Trucks Hit the Road appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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Freightliner eM2 Battery Electric Truck Enters Series Production
Electric Cars Report
OCTOBER 28, 2023
These vehicles are being manufactured at DTNA’s truck manufacturing plant in Portland, Oregon. Penske Truck […] The post Freightliner eM2 Battery Electric Truck Enters Series Production appeared first on Electric Cars Report. The first production units in the U.S.
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Fiat 500e Electric Car Sales To Expand Into Oregon This Summer
Green Car Reports
APRIL 18, 2014
Depending on where you live, there may be certain electric cars that aren''t available at your local dealer. chief Jason Stoicevich said the 500e plug-in car.' For buyers outside California, that''s been the case with the Fiat 500e--but it will soon become available in a second state.
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Electric-Car Incentive Considered In Oregon: $3,000 "Cash On The Hood"
Green Car Reports
APRIL 21, 2015
Oregon has quite the reputation for being electric-vehicle friendly. Incentives and Rebates Oregon portland' WATCH: Energica Ego. WATCH: Energica Ego.
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Will Quebec Join California, Oregon As Electric-Car Pioneers?
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
Today, California buys the largest number of plug-in electric cars by far of any North American state or province. But the many civic benefits of electric cars--from zero emissions to greater energy efficiency--are inspiring other locales to step up to the plate.
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136 Chargeway: the best electric-car idea you've never heard of
Green Car Reports
JUNE 23, 2017
In New Jersey and Oregon, someone else does this for you.) Electric-car charging isn't quite that simple. DON'T MISS: Car buyers. You pull up to the pump, open the vehicle's fuel door, put in a credit card, select diesel or one of three grades of gasoline, lift the hose, and pump. (In
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Bolt EV road trip, electric vs electrified, truck emissions, Oregon incentive: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
JULY 7, 2017
Today, electric-car sales in Canada, a new purchase rebate in Oregon, the importance of heavy-truck emissions, an ambitious EV road trip, and a car that drove itself off its own production line. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
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First 2014 Chevrolet Spark EVs Now At CA, Oregon Dealers
Green Car Reports
JUNE 20, 2013
Add one more battery-electric vehicle to the list of electric cars for sale in California (if not the rest of the U.S.). The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV is now available for purchase or lease at several dealerships in northern and southern California, as well as a few in Oregon.
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These Are The Top US States In Q1 2023 For Plug-In Electric Car Market Share
InsideEVs
MAY 18, 2023
California approaches 25%, while Oregon and Washington exceeded 15%.
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Kia prepping Washington and Oregon for Soul EV launch; dealers and charging network w/ fast-chargers
Green Car Congress
JULY 9, 2015
Kia Motors America (KMA) is continuing its progressive launch of the Soul EV and adding to the electric vehicle ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest with 20 Soul EV-certified dealers and a charging network. Of the 20 dealers in the region, 12 will be located in Washington and eight in Oregon.
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Schneider to add 92 Freightliner eCascadia electric trucks to its fleet
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Schneider’s first Freightliner eCascadia, manufactured by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), is set to roll off the assembly line at the Portland, Oregon, DTNA […] The post Schneider to add 92 Freightliner eCascadia electric trucks to its fleet appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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Oregon Debates EV Charging Stations: Cost Or Benefit For Utility Customers?
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Electric-car ownership allows you to break free from petroleum dependence—and to instead plug in and spend your energy dollars locally and regionally, on energy from the grid.
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Unraveling Electric Car Insurance Costs in 2023
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 15, 2023
Unraveling Electric Car Insurance Costs in 2023 Checking Out All the Options To Get the Best Deal This article may contain affiliate links. As the world pivots towards a greener future, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming the vehicle of choice for an increasing number of drivers.
Washington State To Give Electric Cars Tax Breaks, Carpool-Lane Access?
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 2, 2014
Several states have tried to boost electric-car adoption with cash incentives, tax breaks, and perks like carpool-lane access. The West Coast states of California and Oregon are two of the most enthusiastic proponents of incentives, and they may soon be joined by their neighbor to the north.
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Oregon’s EV incentive program that brought Tesla prices below $30k is running out of money
Teslarati
MARCH 18, 2023
Oregon’s electric vehicle incentive program that was widely publicized for bringing the price of a Tesla Model 3 well below $30,000 is being suspended for a year starting in May because it is running out of money. According to Fox Business , Oregon expects 1.5 million people to be driving EVs in the state by 2035.
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Tesla expands Superchargers, Volvo electric car, Uber in Oregon, self-driving updates: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
APRIL 26, 2017
Today, more Tesla Superchargers coming, news on Volvo's first all-electric car, and what Uber wants its Portland drivers to do. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla plans to double its number of Supercharger outlets globally as it prepares for the launch of its high-volume, less expensive Model 3 electric car.
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75 Oregon incentives to shift from hybrids to plug-ins
Plugs and Cars
JUNE 12, 2009
Oregon's House has passed a bill to end the $1500 tax credit for conventional hybrid vehicles on the last day of 2009. House Bill 2180 , which passed overwhelmingly, Creates specific tax credit for purchasers of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and related equipment. After that point only plug-in vehicles qualify.
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100 Used Fiat 500e electric cars outside California: is service an issue for buyers?
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 31, 2018
So you've always wanted to drive a battery-electric car, but you're a frugal and sensible shopper who's noticed that prices of used electric cars are remarkably low. And you always through the Fiat 500 was kind of interesting; the idea of a tiny three-door all-electric hatchback appealed to you.
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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
This carsharing model as it will roll out builds upon the success of the Miocar program in California’s San Joaquin Valley (supported by Mobility Development), as well as Forth’s experience of piloting similar programs in rural Oregon—both efforts received proof of concept funding from DOE in 2019.
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2016 Kia Soul EV To Go On Sale In Oregon, Washington; Some Dealers Get DC Quick Charging
Green Car Reports
JULY 9, 2015
The rollout of the well-received Kia Soul EV electric car is now continuing in states outside California. The electric tall wagon went on sale in the Golden State late last year, and an unexpectedly positive response led Kia to accelerate its plans to sell the plug-in vehicle in other states.
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Electric bike charging stations installed on the West Coast Electric Highway
Electrek
MAY 26, 2022
The West Coast Electric Highway in the US, which sees electric car charging stations dotting the route from the Canadian border in the north to the Mexican border in the south, is getting a new type of EV charging station as well.
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123 2017 Chevy Bolt EV battery may fail due to faulty cell; new pack needed for a few GM electric cars (updated)
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 25, 2017
General Motors has informed "a few hundred" owners of 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars that their cars could suffer from a problem with the lithium-ion battery pack that could cause it to fail without warning.
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102 Michigan Jumps On The 'Tax Electric Cars' Bandwagon, Too
Green Car Reports
APRIL 25, 2013
Elected officials in yet another state have proposed levying taxes on electric cars. Similar initiatives have been discussed in states both red and blue, including Arizona, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Why tax hybrids and electric cars? Because they.'
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Are Electric Cars A Sales Failure, Or Sold Out Due To Demand?
Green Car Reports
JUNE 7, 2013
You see it all over: the meme that "electric cars are a sales failure." Yet California is experiencing shortages of electric cars, with many dealers saying they''ve entirely sold out of plug-in electric cars. So are electric cars.'
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Federal funds to back Portland storefront for electric-car marketing, pop-up roadshows
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Department of Energy announced Monday that it would award almost $1 million to Drive Oregon over three years, to fund a regional marketing campaign that will promote the benefits of electric cars to regional consumers.
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