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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

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Oregon is no exception, with various charging incentives available to both businesses looking to install EV charging stations and EV owners. Whether you already own an EV or are considering making the transition, this post will provide valuable information on how to take advantage of charging incentives in Oregon.

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OSU researchers find small particles from tires inhibit growth of organisms in freshwater, coastal estuaries

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Small particles from tires inhibit the growth and cause adverse behavioral changes in organisms found in freshwater and coastal estuary ecosystems, according to two new Oregon State University studies. The research is supported by a National Science Foundation Growing Convergence Research Big Idea grant. —Susanne Brander.

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Oregon opens first phase of West Coast Electric Highway

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The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), along with charging station partner AeroVironment and the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE), opened the first phase of the West Coast Electric Highway, which is anticipated to eventually stretch along Interstate 5 from the Canadian to Mexican borders. Earlier post.).

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How to Find EV Incentives in Portland, Oregon EV Incentives: Make Your Investment Even Smarter

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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. For Portland-based businesses, however, the next step is to take advantage of the Oregon EV incentives at the state and local level.

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Oregon DOT selects AeroVironment for 22 EV fast chargers along transportation corridors

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The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has selected AeroVironment to supply, install, operate and maintain twenty-two (22) electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations along major transportation corridors and travel destinations in northwest Oregon. Funding for the project came from a $2 million U.S.

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

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congratulated the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) as it welcomed its first battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE transit bus. million grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s 2016 Low and No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle Deployment Program. New Flyer of America Inc.

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First Tesla V4 Supercharger in the US goes live

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Besides the one in Georgia, 8 V4 Supercharger stalls were spotted in Wilsonville, Oregon. Earlier this month, Tesla installed the first V4 Supercharger in Asia. Meanwhile, in Europe, the European Union (EU) granted Tesla funding of about €149 million to install and expand its Supercharger network in the continent.

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