ODOT Announces $10M Available for Repairs and Upgrades to Public EV Charging in Oregon

ODOT’s Climate Office has $10 million available from the federal Electric Vehicle Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program. The grant program is accepting applications for projects October 8 - November 12, 2024.

Erica EuenOctober 11, 2024EVs, Electric Vehicles, EV Infrastructure, EV Charging, EV Incentive, EV Grants

U.S. DOE Awards Oregon, California, and Washington $102M to Install EV Chargers and Hydrogen Fueling Stations for Trucks Along I-5

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Oregon, California, and Washington more than $102 million to install electric vehicle chargers and hydrogen fueling stations for trucks along Interstate 5 and other key freight routes.

Erica EuenAugust 30, 2024Charging Infrastructure, Zero Emission Vehicle, Electric Trucks, Electric Vehicles

$15M for EV Charging Infrastructure Coming to NW Oregon

The funding will bring up to 500 Level 2 chargers at a minimum of 125 unique sites across 17 different cities in NW Oregon.

Erica EuenAugust 28, 2024Electric Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure, EV Charging, Federal Funding

ODOT’s Community Charging Rebates Program Funds 370 New EV Charging Ports across Oregon

Electric vehicle drivers in Oregon will soon benefit from about 370 new public “Level 2” EV charging ports in communities across the state, thanks to the first funding round from the Oregon Department of Transportation’s new Community Charging Rebates program.

Erica EuenNovember 29, 2023Electric Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure, ODOT, Rebates

ODOT Advisory Group for Electric Transportation Charging Infrastructure to Meet September 29

The advisory group for ODOT’s Transportation Electrification Infrastructure Needs Analysis report will hold a virtual meeting on September 29. The meeting is open to the public and anyone interested in electric vehicles and EV infrastructure is encouraged to join!

Guest UserSeptember 23, 2022TEINA, Transportation Electrification, Electric Vehicles, ODOT, Public Meeting

ODOT and DEQ to Hold Public Meeting on the Zero Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Incentive Report

The Oregon Department of Transportation is partnering with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to write a report on ways to incentivize Oregon’s transition to zero emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, and they want to hear from you!

Transportation EV-olution: Oregon Reaches Electric Vehicle Milestone

Oregonians are continuing to make the switch to electric vehicles, with more than 50,000 registered electric vehicles on Oregon roads as of the end of April 2022. Data from the Oregon Department of Transportation show electric vehicles charging up in all 36 Oregon counties, from Curry to Wallowa, Clatsop to Malheur.

Jennifer KalezJuly 25, 2022Electric Vehicles, 50K by 2020, EV Goals, EV Targets

Listening Session for Zero Emission Medium- and Heavy-duty Vehicles to be Held May 31

Join the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for a listening session for zero emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles May 31.

Weigh in on the Future of Oregon’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Take a survey to help ODOT understand Oregon’s electric vehicle charging needs.

Oregon Department of Energy Publishes New Report Highlighting the State’s Zero Emission Vehicle Landscape

The cost of zero emission vehicle ownership, new EV models and platforms, data on electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and the positive effect transportation electrification can have on Oregon’s harmful greenhouse gas emissions are just a few of the topics covered in the Oregon Department of Energy’s inaugural Biennial Zero Emission Vehicle Report.

Jennifer KalezSeptember 15, 2021Electric Vehicles, Biennial Zero Emission Vehicle Report, Reports, ZEVs

Western Governors’ Association Issues Special Report on Electric Vehicles Roadmap Initiative

This summer, the Western Governors’ Association published a special report outlining an Electric Vehicles Roadmap Initiative, spear-headed by Oregon Governor Brown, the current WGA Chair. The initiative examined opportunities to improve the planning and siting of EV charging infrastructure in western states.

Biden Announces New Target of 50% Car Sales to be EVs by 2030

In an effort to accelerate the transition to clean transportation in the U.S., President Biden has announced a new goal to have 50 percent of new car sales be electric vehicles by 2030.

Erica EuenAugust 5, 2021Electric Vehicles, EVs, Executive Order, Transportation Electrification

New Tool will Help Accelerate Adoption of Zero Emission Vehicles in Oregon

The Oregon Department of Transportation recently announced the release of a new tool that will help Oregon transit agencies incorporate more zero emission buses into their fleets.

Erica EuenMay 11, 2021EVs, Electric Vehicles, Transportation, Transportation Electrification

Forth Announces 2021 Winter and Spring Webinar Lineup

Upcoming webinars not to miss!

Guest UserJanuary 19, 2021Forth, Webinars, Electric Vehicles, Car Share, EV Charging

City of Ashland Launches Electric Vehicle and Bike Incentive Program

Good news for Ashland Electric customers!

Erica EuenNovember 18, 2020EV Incentive, Electric Vehicles, Incentives

Advisory Group for Electric Transportation Charging Infrastructure to Meet Nov. 17

A new advisory group formed to guide the Oregon Department of Transportation’s analysis of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure needs will hold their inaugural meeting virtually at 8 a.m. on Nov. 17.

Oregon Based Chargeway Helps Consumers Go Electric with Confidence

Their innovative approach to educating the public about electric vehicles and how to charge them has proven effective in helping Oregonians, and others across the country, go electric.