Electric Trucks Could Power Rural Oregon

New and familiar auto makers are dedicated to delivering hard working trucks and SUVs over the next few years. Could this bring more electric vehicles to rural Oregon?

Guest UserMay 19, 2020Electric Trucks, Rural Oregon, Electric SUV

Portland General Electric and Oregon Clean Fuels Program Fund Electric Buses for Five Oregon School Districts

Winners include Beaverton, Newberg, Portland, Reynolds, and Salem school districts and will be ready for clean student transportation in 2021.

Guest UserMay 12, 2020Electric School Bus, EV, PGE, Oregon DEQ, Oregon schools

A Pathway for Commercial and Residential Tenants to Plug into the EV Revolution

Thanks to legislation passed in Oregon in 2017 (HB 2510 and HB 2511), commercial and residential tenants can ask their landlord for approval to install their own electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Erica EuenMay 12, 2020Electric Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure, EV Charging, EVs

Electric Vehicles on Sale in the U.S. Today

From new electric SUV models to the original compacts, we found a comprehensive list that shares single charge range, price, and features for all 2020 electric vehicles on sale now.

Guest UserApril 24, 2020Electric Vehicles, EV Rebate, EVs on sale, Roadshow by CNET

Burns Unveils First of Three Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative celebrated its first of three planned electric vehicle charging stations in Burns.

Guest UserMarch 4, 2020EV Charging, Burns, BurnsOregon, OTEC, harneycountychamber

Oregon Public Utility Commission Accepts PGE’s Transportation Electrification Plan

The Oregon Public Utility Commission has accepted PGE’s Transportation Electrification Plan, creating a path to propose residential and public charger programs and to make investments to EV supporting infrastructure.

$4 Million Coming for West Coast Electric Highway Upgrades

The Oregon Legislature and the Oregon Transportation Commission will provide about $4 million for improvements to the West Coast Electric Highway to better serve Oregon’s electric vehicle drivers.

Guest UserFebruary 19, 2020EVs, RFP, Electric Vehicles, West Coast Electric Highway, Funding

Bonneville Environmental Foundation Announces Zero Emission Vehicle Innovation Fund

Eligible utility customers of the Bonneville Power Administration can receive grants for up to 75 percent of the total cost for projects aiming to accelerate zero emission vehicle adoption.

Erica EuenFebruary 10, 2020Zero Emission Vehicle, Electric Vehicles, Transportation, Charging Infrastructure

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Initiates Processing of Clean Vehicle Charge Ahead Rebates

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is now processing all Charge Ahead rebate applications!

Erica EuenFebruary 4, 2020EVs, Incentives, Rebates, Electric Vehicles

PGE Announces Recipients of $2.25 Million in Grants for Transportation Electrification

Congratulations are in order for 16 community-based projects across Oregon expanding access to electric transportation for Oregonians!

Erica EuenJanuary 22, 2020EV Infrastructure, EV Charging, Electric Vehicles, Transportation

Pacific Power Now Accepting Grant Applications for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Grants are now available for electric vehicle charging stations through Pacific Power!

Erica EuenJanuary 22, 2020

Deadline Approaching for PGE’s School Bus Electrification Grant Program

The application deadline for a pilot program to electrify school bus fleets in Portland General Electric territory is fast approaching – January 31!

Guest UserJanuary 10, 2020Electric Vehicles, School buses, EV Charging, EV Infrastructure, PGE

$3,500 Savings on 2019 Nissan LEAF Extended

Nissan is partnering with utility providers to offer customers an extra $3,500 off the purchase price of a 2019 Nissan LEAF or $2,500 off a 2019 Nissan LEAF Plus — now through March 31, 2020!

Erica EuenJanuary 7, 2020

Brrrr: Cars Don’t Love the Cold

Have you noticed changes in how your electric vehicle is performing in cold weather? Perhaps you’ve noted that a fully-charged battery doesn’t take you as far as it did in July. Or maybe it takes a bit longer to charge that cold battery.

Guest UserDecember 13, 2019Electric Vehicles, EVs, Fuel economy

Interagency ZEV Group to Hold Public Meeting December 6

Erica EuenDecember 2, 2019ZEVIWG, Electric Vehicles, Zero Emission Vehicle, Get Involved

Oregon Revs Up Efforts for Clean Transportation with Senate Bill 1044

Earlier this year, Governor Brown and the Oregon Legislature established bold, new targets for zero emission vehicle adoption by passing Senate Bill 1044.

Erica EuenNovember 18, 2019Electric Vehicles, Zero Emission Vehicle, EVs, Transportation, Sustainability

PGE Launches Program to Help Oregon School Districts go Electric

Portland General Electric recently announced plans to partner with eligible Oregon school districts to fund electric school buses and charging infrastructure.

Erica EuenNovember 13, 2019

Ford speeds ahead into the EV world

Ford has only offered a handful of electric vehicle options to date – with just one all-electric model and three plug-in hybrid models – but that is about to change in a big way next year.

Guest UserNovember 1, 2019EVs, EV Charging, Ford, Electric Vehicles, Electric Trucks

$3,500 Savings on 2019 Nissan LEAF Extended

Nissan is partnering with utility providers to offer customers an extra $3,500 off the purchase price of a 2019 Nissan LEAF or $2,500 off a 2019 Nissan LEAF Plus — now through January 2, 2020!

Erica EuenOctober 22, 2019Electric Vehicles, Nissan LEAF, Incentives, Rebates, EVs

Pacific Power Offers Grants for EV Charging Infrastructure

Pacific Power has opened a new round of grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Guest UserOctober 17, 2019