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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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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. states since late 2010.

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Zinc-Air Battery Company ReVolt Applying for $30M in Recovery Act Funds; Targeting EV Applications

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ReVolt, based in Stäfa, Switzerland, has selected Portland, Oregon as the location for its US headquarters and manufacturing center. By locating in Oregon, the company will be eligible, and intends to apply for, Business Energy Tax Credits from the Oregon Department of Energy for battery research and production. Earlier post.)

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Proterra introduces 35-foot electric bus

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This system can be recharged on-route in less than ten minutes at a 500kW charge rate. As a result, Washington State transit agencies and members of the Oregon Cooperative Purchasing Program (ORCPP) can now bypass future RFPs to purchase Proterra’s Catalyst through the region’s new innovative Master Contracts Usage Agreement (MCUA).

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Revolt makes bid for $30million grant

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Switzerland based ReVolt Technology, a spin-off from Norway’s SINTEF, is developing rechargeable zinc-air batteries and wants $30million in grants from the US Department of Energy to accelerate their commercialisation for both energy storage and electric vehicle applications. Regular readers at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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Recargo progressing with WCEH fast-charger buildout; subcontract with Supercharger builder Black & Veach

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The award was part of nearly $9 million in grants that went to four companies—Chargepoint Inc.; The fast chargers will enable EV drivers to recharge their batteries in about 30 minutes. In 2015, Recargo hired Ashley Horvat, fresh from her role in the Oregon State government as the Chief Electric Vehicle Officer. EV Connect Inc.;

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Pike Research forecasts global geothermal power capacity could more than double by 2020; US to lead world in geothermal power capacity through 2020

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In the second award, researchers from NETL, Oregon State University, and Zonge International will collaborate to develop a novel, low-cost method for monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of enhanced geothermal systems to ensure reservoir longevity and efficiency. Pike forecasts that total US geothermal capacity will reach 4.2

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